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Creamy No-Bake Patriotic Cheesecake Cups

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A quick and easy no-bake cheesecake dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy tangy filling, and fresh red, white, and blue berries—perfect for 4th of July cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand. Add a tiny splash of melted butter if mixture feels dry.
  2. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into each cup. Press crumbs down firmly using the back of a spoon or bottom of a small glass. Refrigerate cups for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down bowl sides as needed.
  4. In a separate cold bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3 to 5 minutes on medium-high speed.
  5. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, folding carefully to keep mixture light and airy.
  6. Spoon cheesecake filling over chilled crust in each cup, filling nearly to the top. Smooth the surface.
  7. Refrigerate assembled cups for at least 2 hours or overnight to set.
  8. Just before serving, top each cup with sliced strawberries and blueberries. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Softened cream cheese is key to avoid lumps. Whip cream to stiff peaks but avoid overwhipping. Fold whipped cream gently to keep filling light and airy. Chill cups for at least 2 hours to set. Add berries just before serving to keep fresh and avoid sogginess. Can prepare crust and filling a day ahead and store covered in fridge.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, patriotic dessert, 4th of July dessert, cheesecake cups, easy summer dessert, berry cheesecake

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