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Creamy Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars

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A no-bake, colorful, and creamy cheesecake bars recipe perfect for summer and patriotic celebrations. This easy dessert features layered fresh berries and a smooth cream cheese filling on a crunchy graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for red layer)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for blue layer)
  • Additional whipped cream or reserved cheesecake mixture for white layer

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in melted butter and stir until mixture is evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch pan. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to firm up.
  2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Whip the Cream: In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two additions until light and fluffy.
  4. Prepare the Red Layer: Puree strawberries with sugar in a blender until smooth or pulse for texture. Spread evenly over chilled crust and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the White Layer: Spread about one-third of the cheesecake filling over the red layer and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  6. Prepare the Blue Layer: Puree blueberries with sugar similarly to the red layer. Spread evenly over the white layer and chill for 15 minutes.
  7. Final White Layer: Spread remaining cheesecake filling on top and smooth the surface. Chill the entire pan for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Serve: Cut into 12 bars using a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. Whip cream to stiff peaks but do not overbeat. Chill each layer for about 15 minutes to keep layers distinct. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives. Use gluten-free graham crackers for gluten-free option. Fresh berries preferred but frozen can be used if thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: no bake cheesecake, red white and blue dessert, patriotic dessert, cheesecake bars, summer dessert, easy no bake, Fourth of July dessert

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