Irresistible Neapolitan Swirl Cheesecake Bars
These Neapolitan Swirl Cheesecake Bars combine the classic flavors of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla into a rich, creamy dessert with a beautiful swirled design. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to prepare and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup (160ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into bottom of 9×13-inch pan. Bake 10 minutes, then cool.
- Make strawberry puree by blending strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
- Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until fluffy and lump-free. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until just combined.
- Divide batter: scoop about 1 cup (240ml) into two small bowls. Stir strawberry puree into one bowl and melted chocolate mixture into the other. Keep remaining batter plain vanilla.
- Pour plain batter evenly over cooled crust. Dollop spoonfuls of strawberry and chocolate batters on top in alternating pattern. Swirl gently with a butter knife or skewer using figure-eight motions to create marbled effect.
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 40-45 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool to room temperature on wire rack, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to avoid lumps. Avoid overmixing batter to prevent cracks. Chill bars at least 4 hours or overnight for best slicing. Wipe knife with warm damp cloth between slices for clean cuts. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut-based alternatives. For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12th of rec
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 6
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