Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes
Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes are the perfect festive dessert to celebrate any occasion with style. These bite-sized treats feature a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious cream cheese filling, adorned with vibrant layers of fresh strawberries and blueberries. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they are sure to impress your guests at barbecues, picnics, or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press the mixture into mini muffin tins lined with cupcake liners. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then stir in vanilla and eggs one at a time until well blended.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crusts, filling almost to the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Just before serving, top each cheesecake with halved strawberries and blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg