Description
Colorful and fun rainbow cheesecake swirl bars with a creamy texture and a graham cracker crust, perfect for parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 2/3 cup sugar and mix until combined.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Divide the cheesecake batter into six bowls. Tint each bowl with a different food coloring.
- Drop spoonfuls of each color over the crust, alternating to create a rainbow effect. Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the colors together.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is just set. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant hues.
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- Chill thoroughly before cutting for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg