Description

These Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes offer a delightful blend of cream cheese and nostalgia, perfect for parties or festive gatherings. They’re easy to make and visually stunning, featuring layers of red, white, and blue flavors that everyone will love. Enjoy the sweet taste of summer with this simple, homemade treat!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup sour cream, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 drops red gel food coloring
2 drops blue gel food coloring
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
Sprinkles or flags for decoration

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners, spraying them with non-stick baking spray.
Blend the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and evenly distribute this mixture into the cupcake liners, pressing it down. Bake for 5 minutes, then cool in the tin.
Lower the oven temperature to 300°F. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and flour, mixing well. Add sour cream and vanilla, beating until smooth.
Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
Split the batter into three bowls; leave one white and color one red and another blue.
Layer the colored batters into the crusts, starting with about a tablespoon of blue batter, followed by white, and ending with red, ensuring even distribution.
Bake for about 15 minutes, then turn off the oven and let them sit inside for another 10 minutes without opening the door.
Cool the cheesecakes in the muffin tin for about 20 minutes, then transfer them to the fridge to chill until they are firm.
For the whipped cream, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and pipe it onto the cheesecakes, finishing with sprinkles and a flag.
Store the cheesecakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
These mini cheesecakes can be assembled a day in advance—just add whipped cream and decorations right before serving.
Feel free to customize toppings with different colors of sprinkles or fruit for extra flair.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
Calories: 250
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg