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Unicorn Rainbow Cheesecake Bars

These Unicorn Cheesecake Bars are SO MUCH FUN! After eating rainbow cheesecake, you'll never want to go back to plain cheesecake again!
Prep Time4 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Bars, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 15
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CRUST:
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 7 Tbsp butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • FOR THE CHEESECAKE:
  • 3 (8 ounce pkgs) cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream full fat only
  • Gel food colors: I used purple yellow, pink, and a mint color, but any colors will work
  • Whipped cream and sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9x13" rectangular pan with foil, extending the sides of the foil over the edges of the pan. Spray the foil lightly with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined and moistened. Pour the crust mixture into the prepared pan and gently pat down in an even layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven but keep the oven on.
  • While the crust bakes, prepare your cheesecake filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides if needed. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla, followed by the sour cream. Beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds until creamy and smooth.
  • Distribute the cheesecake batter evenly among four small bowls. Tint each bowl a different color - I made my colors pastel, but you can do brights! Drop spoonfuls of different colored batters around the pan, covering the bottom crust. I alternated with different colors so you don't have a huge portion in just one color; I wanted it more marbled and rainbow. Once all the batter is in the prepared pan, take a butter knife and gently swirl the colors together. Don't swirl too much, though; it may muddy the colors if you're using especially bright colors like orange and blue.
  • Bake for approx. 35-45 minutes or until the top is just about set. It shouldn't be sloshing around in the pan. Cool to room temperature, then pop in the fridge for at least 4 hours or until sufficiently set and chilled.
  • Just before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkles!