# What You’ll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Layer
06 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
07 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup sour cream
10 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
→ Swirl Colors
13 - Gel food coloring in purple, green, and yellow gold
→ Icing
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
16 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
17 - Purple, green, and gold sanding sugar for garnish
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 by 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on sides for easy removal.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Drizzle with melted butter and mix until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan bottom. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly set. Cool briefly before proceeding.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add eggs individually, beating thoroughly after each addition. Fold in sour cream, flour, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using until just combined.
04 - Divide cheesecake batter evenly into three separate bowls. Tint each portion with gel food coloring, using purple for one, green for another, and yellow gold for the third. Stir each bowl until color distributes uniformly throughout.
05 - Drop alternating spoonfuls of colored batters randomly over cooled crust. Using a knife or wooden skewer, gently swirl colors together in a marbled pattern. Avoid overmixing to maintain distinct color definition.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until center is just set with slight wobble. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over chilled bars in decorative lines or patterns.
08 - Sprinkle purple, green, and gold sanding sugar over iced bars for festive garnish. Slice into 16 equal bars using a sharp knife. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
