by Chenée Lewis
This confetti cheesecake bars recipe is perfect for a celebration! Baked funfetti cheesecake recipe so fun -- sprinkles, cookie dough, and a delicious cheesecake layer! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion and one of my favorite things!
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Funfetti Cheesecake Bars Recipe
What's a celebration without SPRINKLES? Whether you're 4 or 84, it's a fact that sprinkles make everything better. No matter what. So if you have a birthday party or another type of celebration coming up, sprinkles are the way to go!
BUT... if you're short on time, or energy (been there), it's not always feasible to make and frost a layer cake! If you've ever wanted to throw together a super quick dessert that's just as impressive and festive as any more complicated cake, today's recipe for easy sugar cookie confetti cheesecake bar recipe is your answer! And they're only FIVE INGREDIENTS!
These confetti cheesecake bars have everything -- the delicious vanilla flavor of sugar cookies, a rich, creamy cheesecake filling, and fun rainbow sprinkles!
Confetti Cheesecake Bar Ingredients
This recipe reminds me of my Pineapple Pecan Cheesecake Bars, but way simpler! Did I mention the come together with only five ingredients? All you need is:
- Store-bought cookie dough - if you can't find confetti cookie dough, just fold in some additional sprinkles into regular sugar cookie dough!
- Cream cheese - use softened cream cheese that is at room temp so that you can easily mix your cream cheese mixture.
- Granulated sugar - adds the perfect sweetness to these cheesecake bars!
- One large egg - your egg should be room temperature before mixing it in.
- Vanilla extract - I always use a high-qualitypure vanilla extract. Or better yet, check out my post onhow to make vanilla extractat home with just 2 ingredients!
That's it! The secret is the cookie dough you buy. I made these with Pillsbury Confetti Cookie Dough, which has Funfetti sprinkles built in and is so easy to work with (not sponsored -- I just ran into this dough at Target and thought I would try it), but if you can't find that dough, just add some colorful sprinkles to your favorite sugar cookie dough!
And there you have it -- the basic ingredients for one of my favorite desserts! So once you have your ingredients, grab a 9x9 square pan and get started making your confetti bar cheesecake!
Best of all, this delicious dessert is so much simpler than a typical cheesecake -- no hot water bath, graham cracker crust, or springform pan needed!
Step by Step
The recipe card at the bottom of the post has the full instructions and ingredient measurements, but here are the steps for this simple recipe:
- Cookie dough base layer - Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper. The cookie dough is separated into 12 cookie portions, so take 8 of those portions and press them into the bottom of the pan.
- Funfetti cheesecake filling - Now, to make your cheesecake batter just beat your room temperature cream cheese in a stand mixer or hand mixer until fluffy. Beat in sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy, and then spread evenly over the cookie base.
- Cookie crumble topping - Then just break the last 4 cookie sections in small pieces and scatter on top of the cheesecake mixture. If you have some on hand, now is the time to toss on some extra sprinkles! And you're ready to bake this confetti cheesecake bar recipe!
Confetti Cheesecake Bars Variations
Love the idea of these confetti sugar cookie cheesecake bars for a birthday celebration, but you're in the mood for something other than sprinkles? This format can be customized for any flavor you like.
- Want to swap out the confetti cookies for peanut butter cookie dough? Sure!
- Or mix in some lemon zest into the cheesecake layer and add some lemon icing on top to make lemon cheesecake bars? Absolutely!
- In December, could you grab some gingerbread dough to make a super easy holiday dessert? Sounds amazing!
- Add in crushed oreos to make an oreo version similar to my No Bake Oreo Cheesecake!
There are so many ways you can update this easy recipe to make it your own. Share your own ideas in the comments!
Tips and F.A.Q.
How do I store these confetti cheesecake bars?
Because of their cheesecake layer, this confetti cheesecake bar recipe should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
What if I can't find confetti cookie dough?
You can use one of the variations above for a different flavor, or just add your own sprinkles to the cookie dough as you're preparing the bars!
What other recipes can I try?
If you like sprinkles, you'll love my Birthday Rice Krispie Treats! And sugar cookie lovers will like my Crumbl Sugar Cookies Recipe. Enjoy your treat with a refreshing Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Recipe Starbucks Copycat!
Related Recipes
This confetti bar cheesecake recipe is just one of many amazing dessert bar recipes I've shared! If you like these, you should absolutely try my pineapple pecan cheesecake bars! They're layered cheesecake bars too, but with a thicker cheesecake layer and even more decadent! They're topped with a brown butter icing and filled with buttery pecans.
And you can find an even easier dessert bar recipe with my no-bake brown butter white chocolate Rice Krispie treats! This upgrade to the classic treats is absolutely irrestistible. They're so quick to make, but your family and guests will ask for them over and over!
And if you love dessert bar recipes, try my Mini Egg Brownies, my Dairy Free Brownies, or my Matcha Brownies!
If you try this recipe,I would love it if you couldleave a star review rating and comment below! It’s so wonderful hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to share your creations with me by tagging@chenee_today on Instagram!
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Confetti Cheesecake Bars
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This confetti cheesecake bars recipe is perfect for a celebration! Baked funfetti cheesecake recipe is so easy and fun -- sprinkles, cookie dough, and a delicious cheesecake layer! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion and one of my favorite things!
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine :American
Servings: 9 pieces
Calories: 366kcal
Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis
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Ingredients
- 16-18 oz (454 g) Confetti Cookie Dough - Or regular cookie dough (just add your own sprinkles)
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese - room temperature
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg - room temperature
- ½ teaspoon (2 ml) pure vanilla extract
- extra sprinkles - (optional)
- baking spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9 square baking pan and line with parchment paper.
baking spray
Press 8 cookie dough sections (or about ⅔rds of the dough) evenly into the bottom of the pan.
16-18 oz Confetti Cookie Dough
In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy.
8 oz cream cheese
Beat in sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy. Spread evenly over the cookie base.
½ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Break remaining cookie portions into small pieces and scatter over cheesecake layer. Top with additional sprinkles, if desired.
16-18 oz Confetti Cookie Dough, extra sprinkles
Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, or until cheesecake is set and cookie topping is slightly golden. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Storing and freezing: Because of their cheesecake layer, these bars should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Variations: Try this recipe with different types of cookie dough for fun and easy variations! You can use peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cookies, or white chocolate macadamia cookies!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 piece | Calories: 366 kcal | Carbohydrates: 43 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 63 mg | Sodium: 295 mg | Potassium: 112 mg | Sugar: 23 g | Calcium: 64 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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Last Updated on March 23, 2024 by Chenée Lewis
