Description
Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Swirled Bars are a stunning dessert that captures the essence of summer. Bursting with creamy cheesecake, sweet strawberries, and vibrant blueberries, these delightful bars are perfect for festive gatherings like Fourth of July picnics or family reunions. With a buttery graham cracker crust and eye-catching swirls, they are not only delicious but also visually appealing. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, pureed
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of the baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until smooth. Gradually blend in remaining sugar and eggs.
- Fold pureed strawberries and blueberries into one-third of the batter for swirls.
- Pour half of the plain batter over the crust, dollop berry batter on top, then add more plain batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set at edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg