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4th of July Cheesecake Bars
Benchi

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars (Perfect for Fourth of July!)

These red, white, and blue cheesecake bars are a no-bake dream—creamy, festive, and bursting with fresh strawberries and blueberries. A quick and easy dessert for Fourth of July parties, Memorial Day BBQs, or any summer celebration that needs a patriotic pop.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Holiday Treat, Make-Ahead Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 blocks cream cheese, softened 16 oz
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch salt
  • Optional: fresh berries (whipped cream)

Equipment

  • 8×8″ pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Make the crust – Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Press into a parchment-lined 8×8″ pan. Bake at 325°F for 8 minutes. Cool slightly.
  2. Prepare filling – Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix until just combined.
  3. Divide & color – Set aside 1/4 cup of filling in two bowls. Tint one red, the other blue.
  4. Layer and swirl – Pour white filling over the crust. Drop colored filling in dollops. Swirl with a toothpick.
  5. Bake – Bake at 300°F for 40 minutes until just set. Cool completely, then chill 3+ hours.
  6. Slice & serve – Cut into bars and top with berries or whipped cream if desired.