Description
These Easter Swirl Cheesecake Bars are a festive and colorful no-bake dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy cheesecake filling swirled with pastel colors, this dessert is perfect for Easter celebrations or any springtime gathering.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla cookie crumbs)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the Swirled Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- Gel food coloring (pastel pink, blue, yellow, purple, etc.)
For Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Easter sprinkles
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined. Press firmly into a lined baking dish and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Divide the cheesecake mixture into separate bowls and add food coloring to each. Drop spoonfuls of the colored mixtures over the crust, then swirl with a skewer or toothpick.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Garnish with whipped cream and Easter sprinkles before slicing into bars.
Notes
-
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for a firmer consistency.
- To create the perfect swirl, lightly drag a toothpick through the colors without overmixing.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American