Description

These Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars are a delightful combination of rich cream cheese, an Oreo crust, and stunning colors, making them ideal for celebrations or gatherings. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, they provide a burst of flavor with every bite.

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 & blue gel food colors

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line a 9×13 pan with foil.
Place the Oreo cookies into a food processor and pulse into crumbs.
Mix in the melted butter until combined, then press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool.
Place a large baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven and fill it halfway with water while preheating again.
Beat together the cream cheese and sugar until creamy, then add sour cream, vanilla, and flour; beat until well combined.
Gently add the eggs, mixing just until incorporated.
Divide the batter into three bowls, tinting two with the red and blue food coloring.
Spoon the tinted mixture over the crust alternately and drag a butter knife through the batter to create a swirl pattern, being careful not to over mix.
Place the pan on the oven rack above the pan of water and bake for 45-50 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
After cooling for 1 hour, refrigerate for 4-6 hours before cutting into squares and serving with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired.

Notes

Make sure to let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating for the best texture.
For a festive touch, top the bars with fresh berries or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 245
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 65mg