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Fresh Red White and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

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A quick and easy no-bake cheesecake dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake, crunchy graham cracker crust, and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for patriotic occasions and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full crackers, crushed finely)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 5 tablespoons melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand, about 3 minutes. Add more melted butter if too dry.
  2. Form the Base: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture into each dessert cup. Press down firmly to create a compact base. Chill the cups in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
  3. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add ⅓ cup sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix well. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes).
  4. Fold the Whipped Cream: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula, keeping the texture light and airy.
  5. Assemble the Cups: Spoon or pipe cheesecake filling over the chilled crust in each cup, filling about ¾ full. Smooth tops with a spoon. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to set.
  6. Add the Fresh Berries: Just before serving, top each cup with sliced strawberries and blueberries. Garnish with a mint leaf if desired.

Notes

Let cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Fold whipped cream gently to keep filling airy. Pat berries dry before topping to prevent sogginess. Can be made dairy-free by substituting cream cheese and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives. Crust can be baked briefly for crunchier texture if desired.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, patriotic dessert, red white and blue dessert, summer dessert, easy cheesecake cups, Fourth of July dessert

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