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Perfect Mini Flag Cheesecake Cups

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These mini cheesecakes feature a creamy cream cheese filling on a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged like an American flag. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 whole crackers, finely crushed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Add melted butter and stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each mini muffin cup. Bake for 7-8 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Mix in lemon juice.
  4. In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture without overmixing.
  5. Spoon or pipe cheesecake filling evenly over cooled crusts, filling each cup nearly to the top. Smooth surface gently.
  6. Arrange sliced strawberries in stripes on one side of each cheesecake cup. Place clusters of blueberries on the opposite corner to form the flag’s star section.
  7. Refrigerate assembled mini cheesecakes for at least 3 hours or overnight to set. Cover loosely with plastic wrap.
  8. Once chilled, gently remove mini cheesecakes from the tin or mold and serve cold.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with plant-based cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut cream. Use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs if needed. To prevent soggy crusts, bake crust longer or brush with melted chocolate before filling. Use fresh berries for best appearance and texture. Chill cheesecakes adequately to avoid collapse.

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Keywords: mini cheesecake, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July dessert, graham cracker crust, berry topping, easy cheesecake cups, summer dessert

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