Description
Rainbow Cheesecake Bars are a colorful and delightful dessert that combines a creamy cheesecake filling with vibrant layers of color, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
- Divide the cheesecake batter evenly into six bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl, mixing until you achieve the desired colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
- Starting with the purple batter, pour a layer into the center of the crust. Follow with the blue batter, allowing it to spread slightly. Continue layering in this order: green, yellow, orange, and finally red. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the colors together for a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake bars inside for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before slicing into bars.
Notes
- This recipe serves 12.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookies.
- You can experiment with different flavor extracts, such as almond or lemon, to add a unique twist to the cheesecake batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg