Fourth of July Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars

Since it's the Fourth of July I figured I had to make something festive to have with our Fourth of July meal. Desserts are the easiest things to make with a red white and blue theme so after looking some different ideas up online I decided to make these red white and blue cheesecake bars.

Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars 

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 

1/2 stick butter 

1 1/2 packages (12 ounces) of cream cheese, softened 

3/4 cup sugar 

3 eggs 

1/4 cup milk 

2 tablespoons corn starch 

2 tablespoons lemon juice 

Raspberries (as many as desired)

Blueberries (as many as desired) 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and butter in a bowl and then press the mixture into an even layer on the bottom of the baking pan. In a food processor mix together the cream cheese and sugar until incorporated. Then add the eggs pulsing a few times after each one. In a small bowl whisk together the milk and corn starch until smooth. Then add the corn starch mixture and lemon juice to food processor and pulse a couple times. Pour the mixture over the graham cracker layer and begin placing the fruit on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set. Let cool then cut into 16 squares and store in the refrigerator. 

For the first time in five years we were able to go on our roof and watch the Macy's fireworks, and even though it was a little cold and windy, it was definitely cool to see the fireworks going off in front of the Freedom Tower. We used to see the fireworks on our roof all the time and seeing them again was quite a sight. So till next time, 

Keep Cooking Brooklyn!