For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese. Make sure your cream cheese is properly softened to avoid lumps in the batter. Don't overbake the cheesecake bars; a slight jiggle in the center is ideal. Chilling the bars completely is crucial for clean cuts and a firm texture. Experiment with different cookie flavors for the crust, such as chocolate or peanut butter.
Rainbow Vanilla Cheesecake Cookie Bars
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME6 hrs 55 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS10
These vibrant vanilla cheesecake cookie bars, bursting with a swirl of rainbow colors, are the ultimate treat for any celebration! Easy to customize for any theme, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate23 g
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Cholesterol51 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium127 mg
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Sugar13 g
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Fat12 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. (5 minutes)
02
StepPress crushed cookies into the bottom of the prepared pan to create a delightful cookie crust. (5 minutes)
03
StepIn a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the sour cream, flour, and vanilla extract. Beat until just combined – avoid overmixing. (10 minutes)
04
StepDivide the remaining cheesecake batter evenly into 6 separate bowls. Add a single drop of each gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet) to each bowl, respectively. Stir gently until each bowl achieves your desired color intensity. (10 minutes)
05
StepSpoon the colored batters randomly onto the plain cheesecake batter in the prepared crust. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the colors together, creating a beautiful marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix, as this can muddy the colors. (5 minutes)
06
StepBake in the preheated oven until the center of the cheesecake bars jiggles just slightly when the pan is gently shaken, approximately 40 to 45 minutes. (40-45 minutes)
07
StepAllow the cheesecake bars to cool completely on the counter for at least 2 hours. Once cooled, cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set completely. (240+ minutes)
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StepOnce chilled, cut the cheesecake bars into 24 even squares and serve. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and colors! (5 minutes)
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Darron Hettinger
Jun 30, 2025A little sweet for my taste, but the presentation is amazing.
Melvina Walter
Jun 29, 2025These were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! Everyone loved the colors!
Beverly Roberts
Jun 27, 2025I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The swirling technique is key!
Marian Collier
Jun 26, 2025My kids helped me make these, and they had so much fun adding the colors.
Adrian Jacobs
Jun 25, 2025Next time, I'll try adding a layer of fruit preserves before baking.
Payton Runolfsdottir
Jun 24, 2025Easy to make and so pretty. I used natural food coloring and they still looked great.
Lorna Konopelski
Jun 20, 2025I substituted gluten-free flour and they worked perfectly fine!
Pearl Lehner
Jun 17, 2025These are now my go-to dessert for potlucks!