Description

These Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars are a delightful treat featuring rich cheesecake layered with vibrant colors. With a simple preparation process using cream cheese and Oreo crust, they make an ideal dessert for gatherings and celebrations, bringing a burst of flavor and fun to any table.

Ingredients

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30 Oreo cookies
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 – 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup all purpose flour
3 large eggs
red gel food color
blue gel food color

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line a 9×13 inch pan with foil.
Crush the Oreo cookies (filling included) in a food processor until they become crumbs.
Mix in the melted butter, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and cool.
Place a large baking sheet on the bottom rack and fill it halfway with water, then let the oven preheat again.
In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until creamy, then mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour.
Add the eggs and beat gently until just combined.
Divide the batter into three bowls. Tint two bowls with red and blue gel food colors.
Spoon the colored batters over the crust in an alternating pattern. Use a knife to swirl the colors together gently without over mixing.
Bake on the rack above the water-filled pan for 45-50 minutes. Immediately transfer to a wire rack and cool.
Let the cheesecake cool on the counter for one hour, then refrigerate for 4-6 hours before slicing into squares and serving with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Swirling the colors can create beautiful patterns; be careful not to overdo it as it can mix too much.
These bars can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 210
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 80mg