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Easy Red White and Blue Layered Jello Cheesecake Bars

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A festive, creamy, and colorful layered dessert perfect for patriotic celebrations, combining fruity Jello layers with a smooth cheesecake layer on a graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry or cherry Jello (red layer)
  • 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) blueberry or berry blue Jello (blue layer)
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) boiling water (for dissolving Jello)
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) cold water (to mix with dissolved Jello)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream or whipped topping
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until it looks like wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until slightly golden. Let cool completely.
  2. Dissolve the red Jello packet in 3/4 cup (180 ml) boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved (about 2 minutes). Add 3/4 cup (180 ml) cold water and mix. Pour gently over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes until just set but slightly tacky.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth using a mixer. Add whipped topping, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Set aside.
  4. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the set red Jello layer using a spatula. Return to fridge for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Dissolve the blue Jello packet in 3/4 cup boiling water, stir until dissolved, then add 3/4 cup cold water. Let cool to room temperature.
  6. Gently pour the cooled blue Jello over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight until firm.
  7. For neat bars, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts to slice and serve.

Notes

Let each layer chill and set properly before adding the next to avoid mixing layers. Cool the blue Jello to room temperature before pouring to prevent melting the cheesecake layer. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices. The bars taste better after chilling overnight. For gluten-free, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookies or almond flour. Fresh blueberries can be added to the blue layer for texture.

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Keywords: red white and blue dessert, layered jello bars, cheesecake bars, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July dessert, easy layered jello, no-bake cheesecake bars

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