Description
Delicious and festive Christmas cheesecake bars with a creamy texture and holiday flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
- Red and green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until combined.
- Divide batter into two bowls. Add red food coloring to one and green to the other.
- Layer the colored batter over the crust. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Chill for at least 3 hours before serving for best texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: christmas cheesecake bars, holiday dessert, festive cheesecake