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Bomb Pop Cheesecake Bars

Colorful Bomb Pop Cheesecake Bars for Your 4th of July Bash

Delight in these vibrant Bomb Pop Cheesecake Bars, celebrating summer flavors of cherry, blue raspberry, and lime, perfect for your 4th of July bash.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Can use crushed cookies for different flavor.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar Coconut sugar or Stevia can be used.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (melted) Ensure it’s melted for easy mixing.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 1 cups heavy cream Can substitute with whipped coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 16 ounces cream cheese (softened) Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar Granulated sugar can be used but changes the texture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract for a nuttier hint can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (optional) Can be omitted for a milder flavor.
For the Color
  • 1 bottle red food coloring Natural coloring alternatives are available.
  • 1 bottle blue food coloring Natural coloring alternatives are available.
  • 1 teaspoon cherry extract (optional) Substitute with fruit purees for natural flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon blue raspberry extract (optional) Substitute with fruit purees for natural flavor.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 9x9 inch square baking dish

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 9x9 inch baking dish, pressing firmly into an even layer. Chill for about 15 minutes until set.
Make Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lime juice, mixing until fluffy.
Whip the Cream
  1. Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form, about 3 to 5 minutes. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
Divide and Color
  1. Divide the cheesecake filling into three bowls. Dye one portion red, another blue, and leave the third white.
Layer Cheesecake
  1. Layer the red filling on the crust, followed by the white layer, and then the blue layer, smoothing each one evenly.
Chill and Set
  1. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
Serve
  1. Remove from fridge, lift out by edges of parchment paper, and cut into squares. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh berries or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and avoid overwhipping the cream for best results. Chill overnight for best flavor melding.

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