Spectacular Gluten-Free Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars: A Patriotic Treat
A creamy gluten-free cheesecake layered with handmade berry swirls and a grain-free graham cracker crust. These visually stunning bars are perfect for celebrations and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 65
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Gluten-Free
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 recipe grain-free graham crackers or 2 boxes Simple Mills Pecan Cookies
6 tablespoons unsalted butter or 4 tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup strawberries
1 cup blueberries
2 teaspoons honey (1 teaspoon per berry)
¼ teaspoon all-natural red food coloring (optional)
3 (8-ounce) packages organic cream cheese (room temperature)
â…” cup maple sugar or organic cane sugar
2 large room temperature eggs
¼ teaspoon Celtic sea salt
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush grain-free graham crackers or pecan cookies into fine crumbs
Mix crumbs with melted butter or coconut oil until combined
Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan
Mash strawberries and blueberries in separate bowls, add 1 teaspoon honey to each
Blend cream cheese until smooth, gradually add sugar, eggs, salt, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla
Spread cheesecake mixture into prepared crust
Spoon mashed berries over cheesecake and gently swirl with a knife
Bake 45 minutes until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly
Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for 4 hours or overnight
Cut into 12 bars and serve chilled
Notes
Crush cookies more coarse for a Springform pan alternative
Swap food coloring with strawberry-less remaining color if preferred
Store in airtight container up to 2 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg