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Perfect Mini American Flag Cheesecakes Easy Patriotic Dessert Recipe

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These no-bake mini cheesecakes feature a creamy filling, crunchy graham cracker crust, and a festive American flag design with fresh berries, perfect for patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets, finely crushed)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Optional: a handful of fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 5 tablespoons melted butter, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand, about 3 minutes. Add a teaspoon of extra melted butter if too dry.
  2. Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper or silicone cups. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into each cup and press firmly to create an even layer. Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  4. In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes on medium-high speed.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula to keep the filling light and airy.
  6. Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly into each crust-lined cup, filling just below the rim. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon or offset spatula.
  7. Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 3 hours or overnight to set.
  8. Just before serving, arrange sliced strawberries in stripes on one side of each cheesecake and blueberries on the upper left corner to create the American flag design. Optionally add tiny dots of whipped cream for stars.
  9. Carefully lift each cheesecake out of its liner using a small offset spatula or butter knife. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use firm, ripe berries to hold shape during assembly. For gluten-free, substitute gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour crumbs. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese. Chill cheesecakes at least 3 hours or overnight for best texture. Add fresh berries just before serving to avoid soggy crusts. Press crust firmly to prevent crumbling.

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