Description

These Red, White & Blue Mini Cheesecakes are creamy, colorful, and the perfect bite-sized dessert for patriotic celebrations like Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day. With a buttery graham cracker crust and velvety cheesecake filling topped with whipped cream and fresh berries, they’re festive, fun, and totally irresistible.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Pinch of salt
For the Topping:
Whipped cream
Fresh strawberries, halved or sliced
Fresh blueberries
Optional: sprinkles or festive flags

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press about 1 tablespoon into each liner, pressing down firmly.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla, sour cream, and salt; mix until smooth (do not overbeat).
Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until centers are set but slightly jiggly. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until fully set.
Before serving, top each cheesecake with whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries. Add sprinkles or flags for extra flair.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Don’t overmix to avoid cracks. Decorate just before serving for the freshest look. You can also freeze undecorated cheesecakes for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
Calories: 210
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg

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