Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Patriotic Cheesecake Bars, perfect for your summer celebrations! These creamy cheesecake bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust and are topped with vibrant strawberries and blueberries, making them visually stunning and deliciously satisfying. Ideal for July 4th gatherings, family picnics, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat, these bars will impress your guests and please your palate. With easy preparation and the option to make them ahead of time, you’ll find these dessert bars to be a go-to recipe for any festive celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- For the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fold in sour cream.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool to room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Top with sliced strawberries and blueberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg