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Candy Corn Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Candy Corn Cheesecake Bars Recipe
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These Candy Corn Cheesecake Bars are a festive and delicious treat perfect for Halloween or any fall gathering. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and creamy layers of cheesecake colored in white, yellow, and orange to mimic candy corn, they’re topped with actual candy corn for a playful and sweet finish.

Ingredients

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For the Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Yellow food coloring
  • Orange food coloring

For Decoration

  • Candy corn for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars later.
  2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer.
  3. Prepare Cheesecake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to combine all flavors.
  4. Divide and Color Batter: Divide the cheesecake batter evenly into three separate bowls. Leave one bowl plain for the white layer, add yellow food coloring to the second bowl and orange food coloring to the third bowl. Mix each until the color is fully incorporated.
  5. Layer the Batter: Pour the plain white cheesecake batter evenly over the graham cracker crust and spread gently. Next, pour the yellow batter on top of the white layer and spread carefully. Finally, add the orange batter as the last layer and spread evenly.
  6. Bake the Cheesecake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Avoid overbaking to keep the cheesecake creamy.
  7. Cool and Decorate: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Once chilled, decorate the top with candy corn in a festive pattern and slice into bars for serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Use gel food coloring for more vibrant layers without thinning the batter.
  • Chilling the cheesecake bars ensures they firm up properly for cleaner slicing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a nut-free crust, use plain graham cracker crumbs without nut additives.

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