Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes! These delightful treats are a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, crispy graham cracker crust, and fresh berries, making them ideal for any summer celebration. With their vibrant red, white, and blue presentation, they’re not only delicious but also a stunning addition to your dessert table. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these mini cheesecakes will surely be a hit at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (room temperature)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (for topping)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; mix until crumbly. Press into lined mini muffin tins.
- Bake crusts for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Pour batter over cooled crusts until nearly full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for about an hour; refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top with fresh strawberries and blueberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 42mg