Candy Corn Cheesecake Bars Recipe for Halloween

These Candy Corn Cheesecake Bars are a festive and delicious treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. With their vibrant layers and creamy texture, they make a delightful addition to any Halloween-themed dessert ideas.

This recipe is straightforward and combines classic cheesecake flavors with the fun colors of candy corn, making it an ideal Halloween recipe for parties or gatherings.

Festive Candy Corn Cheesecake Bars

These cheesecake bars feature a creamy filling layered with colorful candy corn-inspired hues, all on a buttery graham cracker crust. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 12 pieces.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
Yellow and orange food coloring
Candy corn for topping

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
Color the Filling: Divide the cheesecake mixture into three bowls. Leave one bowl plain, color the second bowl with yellow food coloring, and the third bowl with orange food coloring. Mix until desired colors are achieved.
Layer the Cheesecake: Pour the plain cheesecake mixture over the crust, followed by the yellow mixture, and then the orange mixture. Use a knife to swirl the colors together gently for a marbled effect.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serve: Once chilled, cut into bars and top with candy corn before serving. Enjoy your festive Halloween treat!