Red, White and Blue Cheesecake

Steps

• 1

  For the crust, stir together ingredients with a fork until well combined. Pack crust ingredients into a 9-inch springform pan. Use a small measuring cup to make sure the edges are packed down well.
• 2

  Bake crust at 350°F for 10 minutes, then let cool.
• 3

  For filling, add cream cheese to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or you can use a hand mixer). Beat until the cream cheese is very soft and fluffy.
• 4

  Add sugar and continue to beat on medium speed until completely combined, about three minutes. Add in eggs, one at a time, and continue to mix.
• 5

  Add vanilla, salt, cream, and sour cream and stir until combined.
• 6

  Divide filling into three even batches. Add an entire red gel food coloring packet to one bowl and an entire blue packet to another bowl. Stir well to combine.
• 7

  Pour blue layer into crust and spread evenly. Top with white layer. Carefully spoon the layer onto the blue layer so it doesn't sink into it. Use a spatula or knife to carefully spread out the the layer. Repeat with the red layer.
• 8

  Bake the cake at 325°F in a hot water bath for 80-90 minutes until the center of the cake is just set.
• 9

  Turn off oven, crack the door slightly, and let cake cool slowly for an hour.
• 10

  Transfer cake to fridge and let cool completely for 3-4 hours.
• 11

  Remove cake from pan, slice and serve. It helps to slice the cake with a warm knife so the red white and blue layers stay clean.