Knowing that Fourth of July is coming up, I knew I had to roll-up my sleeves and get to work on a patriotic and tasty dessert for all of the summer BBQ’s that are bound to take place! Due to the fact that I’ve had many requests lately for a healthier alternative to a rich cheesecake recipe, I decided to add a patriotic version to my recently composed Dashing Dish cheesecake recipe!
I have to say, I have tried many ‘light’ cheesecake recipes before, and I usually find I’m quite disappointed…However, with a few ‘twists’ I was able to achieve a rich and creamy cheesecake filling…That truly tastes like the real thing!
I have to say that I was also pretty pleased with how ‘pretty’ these bars came out with the strawberry swirl and blueberries, (and the nice thing is they only LOOK complicated to make!) These bars are the perfect treat for a summer party, and I can guarantee that they will be a huge hit with any crowd this 4th of July holiday!
To keep clean lines, I used a pizza cutter and wiped the blade with a paper towel between each cut!
27 Comments
Jaclyn @realhealthwife said:
I have been looking for a healthy treat to bring to a 4th of July bbq this weekend, I should have known to look here first, I LOVE your recipes!
lisa said:
those are SO cute!!! my brother is in love with cheesecake but I hate buying it because its soooo high in fat and calories. these look refreshingly tasty and light!! :)
Tracey Hudnut said:
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I can’t wait to try this!!!
melissa said:
These look great! When you say 2 tbs of stevia, are you using pure stevia or one of the varieties thats has a filler added?
Do you find that it leaves a bitter taste? I’m trying to decide whether to make some of these with pure stevia or go 1/2 splenda 1/2 stevia. I’ve also heard with the stevia (since you lose the bulk of sugar) you have to add in some extra filler suck as sf applesauce. Any advice? Thanks!
Amy said:
This looks absolutely delicious! I’ll have to try it out this weekend, but I’ll have to sneak the cottage cheese in without my husband seeing. He hates the stuff, but only when he can see it. What he doesn’t know, won’t hurt him!
Brindi said:
I’m torn! My brithday is July 19th and I’m not a fan of cake and LOVE cheesecake, so I always have cheesecake on my birthday instead. I don’t know if I should make this for my birthday or for my cooking club next month because the theme is “Red, White and Blue.” I DO know that I WILL be making this soon! Thanks, Katie :)
Sasha said:
Its times like this im oh so very glad i found your blog!! This is wonderful, you make making lower calorie desserts look so easy yet without impact on flavour, its a talent! :) these sound so utterly delicious I hope to try them out soon
Laura said:
I linked up to this amazing recipe on a Fourth of July roundup on my blog. Here is the link if you want to check it out: http://asnailslife.wordpress.com/2011/06/29/july-4th-foodie-round-up/
By the way I am sucker for graham cracker crusts.:) Thanks for the recipe.
Leslie said:
These look so delectable and adding the swirl on top makes them totally Fourth of July. What a nice addition to the heavy sweets of the blog-o-sphere. Thanks!
Maryanna said:
Yum! These are perfect for the 4th!
Carolyn said:
DELICIOUS! I would LOVE it if you could link these up with my 4th July linky!
http://cookinformycaptain.blogspot.com/2011/06/4th-july-strawberries-w-linky.html
Thanks!
Katie Farrell said:
thanks carolyn, how do i link it up?
Jenn @ Social Salutations said:
Hi Katie – I love your blog and this recipe looks amazing. I featured you today in my Friday I’m in Love favorites. Check it out!
http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2011/07/friday-im-in-love-week-6.html
– Jenn @ Social Salutations
Char said:
Wow, these look so yummy. And so patriotic! Nice work!!!!
Grace@ FoodFitnessFreshAir said:
These do look awesome! And I’d love a go-to lighter version of cheesecake. I love cheesecake, but it’s not good for my summer body!
Jennifer said:
I absolutely LOVE your blog and recipes, it would be awesome if you could add a ‘print or download’ recipe option!
Sarah said:
Hi Katie! I’m curious if this could work as a cheesecake in a springform instead of as bars? Would that make a difference?
Angie said:
Could you use fat free cream cheese and fat free cottage cheese ?
Annie said:
Hi!
Please let me know where did you buy those pretty white bowl, in which you prepared all of the ingredients? Did I mention that I love your page? :)
Katie Farrell said:
hahaha amy….that is my life!
Katie Farrell said:
thanks laura!!! :)
Katie Farrell said:
thanks maryanna! :)
Katie Farrell said:
thanks char! :)
Katie Farrell said:
haha thanks grace ;)
Katie Farrell said:
that would work sarah! :) great question!
Katie Farrell said:
yes to fat free both! :)