Description
Red White & Blue Mini Cheesecakes are festive bite-sized desserts featuring a buttery cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and colorful layers of fresh berries. These no-fuss patriotic treats are perfect for 4th of July parties, summer celebrations, BBQs, and dessert tables. Easy to make ahead and beautiful to serve, they are a guaranteed crowd favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Patriotic Toppings
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Whipped cream
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
- White chocolate curls (optional)
- Star sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Form the crust: Press the mixture into lined muffin cups and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, sour cream, and lemon juice until creamy.
- Add whipped topping: Gently fold in whipped topping until the cheesecake mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Fill the cups: Spoon cheesecake filling over each crust and smooth the tops.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until fully set.
- Decorate and serve: Top with whipped cream, strawberries, blueberries, and patriotic sprinkles before serving.
Notes
Make these mini cheesecakes a day ahead for an easy party dessert. Add fresh berries shortly before serving for the best appearance and flavor. Keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: red white and blue mini cheesecakes, 4th of july dessert, patriotic cheesecake, no bake cheesecake bites, summer party dessert
