Candy Corn Cheesecake Bars: Discover Halloween’s Delight!
Candy Corn Cheesecake Bars are a delightful layered treat perfect for Halloween, combining creamy cheesecake with the festive colors of candy corn.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup candy corn, divided
- Yellow and orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla and sour cream.
- Divide the cheesecake mixture into three bowls. Leave one bowl plain, color the second with yellow food coloring, and the third with orange food coloring.
- Pour the orange mixture over the crust, followed by the plain mixture, and then the yellow mixture on top.
- Swirl the layers gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle half of the candy corn on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract.
- Make sure to let the bars cool completely before refrigerating.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg