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King Cake Cheesecake Bars

Delicious cheesecake bars inspired by the traditional King Cake, featuring a creamy filling and a colorful topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Creole
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp purple sugar
  • 1 tbsp green sugar
  • 1 tbsp gold sugar

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
Make the filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
Bake the cheesecake
  1. Pour the filling over the crust in the baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Prepare the topping
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cheesecake.
  2. Sprinkle with purple, green, and gold sugar to decorate.
Serve
  1. Chill the cheesecake bars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cheesecake bars are perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras or any festive occasion. Adjust the sugar colors as desired for decoration.

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