Rainbow Cheesecake Recipe

Get ready to dazzle your taste buds with this vibrant Rainbow Cheesecake! This stunning dessert features layers of richly colored cheesecake, creating a masterpiece that's as delicious as it is beautiful. Achieve intensely vibrant colors using gel food coloring – learn our simple trick for creating the perfect shade of purple! Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, creamy texture. This recipe uses a 9-inch springform pan. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration!

Prep Time 45 mins

Cook Time 150 mins

Calories 452.1 kcal

Protein 12g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rainbow Cheesecake

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
Cinnamon
Butter
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
Salt
Vanilla
2 large eggs
Sour Cream
Heavy Cream
Food Coloring

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How to Make Rainbow Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap the bottom of your 9-inch springform pan with foil to prevent leakage.
Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) melted unsalted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat 3 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese (softened to room temperature) with 1 ½ cups sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Divide the cheesecake batter into six equal portions. Color each portion with food coloring: use gel food coloring for more intense colors. For purple, start with 10 drops red and 5 drops blue, adjusting for the desired shade.
Add red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple food coloring to the batter.
Pour each color into the prepared crust, creating rainbow layers. You can swirl them with a knife for a marbled effect.
Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

96g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Rainbow Cheesecake?

Rainbow Cheesecake takes about 195 minutes from start to finish — roughly 45 minutes to prepare and 150 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Rainbow Cheesecake?

Rainbow Cheesecake has approximately 452.1 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 52 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Rainbow Cheesecake?

The key ingredients for Rainbow Cheesecake are Graham Cracker Crumbs, Sugar, Cinnamon, Butter, Cream Cheese, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.