Description

Celebrate summer with these vibrant Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars! Featuring a creamy cheesecake filling layered between a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries, these bars are the perfect festive dessert for any gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they will steal the spotlight at your next barbecue or holiday celebration.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries
Berry sauce (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until moistened. Press into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar while mixing until fluffy. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
Spread half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust. Layer sliced strawberries on top, then spread the remaining cheesecake mixture.
Scatter fresh blueberries over the top layer. Bake for about 40 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
Allow to cool at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours before slicing.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (90g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Use room temperature cream cheese for easy mixing. Consider adding crushed nuts or cookies to the crust for extra texture. These bars can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor melding.