Description

These Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes are a festive dessert perfect for celebrations. Their creamy texture, vibrant colors, and delightful flavors make them a must-try for dessert lovers seeking easy homemade treats.

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 prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners, spraying them with non-stick baking spray.
Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then divide and press the mixture into the cupcake liners. Bake for 5 minutes and let cool in the pan.
Lower the oven temperature to 300°F. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Add sour cream and vanilla extract; mix well, scraping down the bowl.
Add eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
Separate the batter into three bowls—leave one white, color one red, and the last blue.
Layer the batters starting with a tablespoon of blue in each liner, then add the white, followed by red. Use all the batter evenly.
Bake cheesecakes for about 15 minutes, then turn off the oven and keep the door closed for another 10 minutes.
Let the cheesecakes cool in the tin on a wire rack for about 20 minutes before moving to the fridge to cool completely.
Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and pipe onto cooled cheesecakes. Top with sprinkles or flags.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge; best enjoyed within 3 days.

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
You can use different food coloring for various color themes or occasions.
Garnish with fresh fruits for added flavor and decoration.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
Calories: 275
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg