Easy No-Bake Patriotic Mini Cheesecake Cups Recipe for Fourth of July Party
These easy no-bake mini cheesecake cups feature a crunchy graham cracker crust, light and fluffy cream cheese filling, and fresh red, white, and blue berry toppings. Perfect for summer parties and patriotic celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecake cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets, crushed finely)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- Optional: a few fresh raspberries for extra color and tang
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and feel sandy but sticky when pressed.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into each mini cup. Press down firmly to create a compact base. Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form (3-4 minutes).
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, keeping the mixture light and airy.
- Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling over the chilled crust in each cup, filling almost to the top. Smooth the surface lightly.
- Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries on top in festive patterns. Optionally add raspberries or mini star-shaped fruit cutouts.
- Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours to let the filling set. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving if too chilled.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for smooth filling. Whip cream to stiff peaks but avoid overwhipping. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbly bites. Chill bowls and cups to keep texture perfect. Can be made up to 24 hours ahead. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crumbs; for dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake cu
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 4
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