Description
Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes are a festive and easy treat perfect for celebrations, featuring a creamy filling and a delicious crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- Red and blue food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- If desired, divide the mixture into two bowls. Tint one bowl with red food coloring and the other with blue food coloring, mixing until you achieve the desired shades.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the prepared muffin liners, alternating colors to create a layered effect if using food coloring.
- Top each mini cheesecake with chopped strawberries and blueberries for a festive touch.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.
- Add a layer of fruit puree on top of the cheesecakes before serving for extra flavor and decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg