Theres nothing better than a good cookout for the 4th of July. Delicious food, cocktails, fun, and now mixed berry cheesecake bars. I wanted to make a dessert for the 4th that was red, white, and blue (obviously) and when I saw the delicious berries at my grocery story I knew exactly what to make. These are super easy to make and you can make them the day before your party to save you some time.
For the crust | ||
Graham cracker crumbs | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
Sugar | 1 Teaspoon | |
Butter | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) , melted | |
Cooking spray | 2 Dash | |
For the filling | ||
Cream cheese | 12 Ounce (at room temperature) | |
Eggs | 3 Large | |
Milk | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
Cornstarch | 2 Tablespoon | |
Lemon zest | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Fresh lemon juice | 2 Tablespoon | |
Vanilla extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
Fresh blueberries | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (more or less, as desired) | |
Fresh raspberries | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) (more or less, as desired) |
GETTING READY
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and grease with cooking spray. Set aside.
MAKING
For the crust – In a large bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
Add in the graham cracker mixture and firmly pat down to make an even layer.
For the filling – in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add in the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and mix together.
In another small bowl, whisk together the corn-starch and cream until the corn-starch has dissolved.
Carefully pour the batter into the crust pan and top with fresh blueberries and raspberries.
Bake in the oven for 35-37 minutes.
Take out from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
SERVING
Slice and serve the cheesecake for the dessert.
Serving size
Calories 250Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20 g30.8%
Saturated Fat 11 g55%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 168 mg7%
Total Carbohydrates 13 g4.3%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 5 g10%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet