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Easy No-Bake 4th of July Flag Cheesecake Slab Recipe for a Crowd

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A festive, no-bake cheesecake slab decorated like the American flag, perfect for summer celebrations and crowd-pleasing gatherings without the stress of using an oven.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (250g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries, halved

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Smooth with the bottom of a glass. Chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes). In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until light and airy.
  3. Assemble the cheesecake slab: Spoon the filling evenly over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  4. Create the flag design: Place blueberries in the top left corner to form the blue field. Arrange sliced strawberries in stripes across the top surface, alternating with rows of raspberries to mimic the red and white stripes.
  5. Chill and set: Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  6. Serve: Run a thin knife around edges to loosen, then cut into squares. Use a warm, clean knife for neat slices, wiping between cuts if desired.

Notes

Whip cream to soft peaks and fold gently to keep airiness. Chill crust well before adding filling to prevent crumbling. Use a warm knife for clean slices. Drain thawed berries to avoid sogginess. Room temperature cream cheese mixes better.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, 4th of July dessert, flag cheesecake, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, crowd-pleaser, easy cheesecake

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