Blackberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars
Delicious Blackberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars with a homemade graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and a blackberry swirl.
Equipment
- oven
- food processor
- baking pan
- Mixing Bowl
- stand mixer
Ingredients
Crust
- 9 full sheets graham crackers or 1 and ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
Blackberry Swirl
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Cheesecake
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ⅓ cup sour cream room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Process the graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs. Mix with sugar and melted butter in a bowl until moistened. Press into the baking pan.
- Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
Blackberry Swirl
- Blend the blackberries in a food processor until smooth and strain through a fine mesh strainer. Mix with sugar until combined.
Cheesecake
- Beat cream cheese in a mixer until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the crust, spreading evenly. Spoon blackberry mixture on top and gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake at 325°F for about 30-35 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight before slicing.
Notes
Prep time does not include cooling and chilling time. This recipe can be sliced into 9 larger bars or 16 smaller bars.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar
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