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A square slice of red, white, and blue cheesecake with a chocolate crust, topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, sits on a white plate.
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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars

Delight in the perfect patriotic treat with Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars! Creamy layers make this dessert a crowd favorite for any celebration.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • 3 mixing bowls
  • food processor
  • butter knife
  • whisk

Ingredients

  • 30 oreo cookies
  • 4 tablespoon butter melted
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • Red & blue gel food coloring
  • Cool Whip sprinkles for topping- optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment.
  • Add the oreo cookies to a food processor and blitz to crumbs.
  • Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
  • Press the oreo cookie mixture into the bottom of the 9x13 pan to make the crust.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Allow the crust to cool completely.
  • For the cheesecake, in a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Add the sour cream, and mix until combined.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until combined.
  • Divide the cheesecake mixture into 3 bowls.
  • Leave one bowl white.
  • To the 2nd bowl, add a generous amount of red gel food coloring, and stir to combine.
  • To the 3rd bowl, add a generous amount of blue gel food coloring. Stir to combine.
  • Drop the cheesecake mixture onto the prepared crust, dividing the colors into sections.
  • Use a butter knife to swirl the colors.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, then refrigerate for 6 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg