Description

These Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes are a festive treat that bring a burst of flavors with creamy layers of cheesecake, perfect for any gathering! Quick to make and irresistible in taste, they’re the ideal dessert for celebrating special occasions.

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 the oven to 325°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Spray the liners with non-stick baking spray.
Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then divide between the liners and press into the bottoms. Bake for 5 minutes and let cool in the tin.
Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Add in sour cream and vanilla, mixing well.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Split the batter into three bowls: leave one plain, color the second red, and the third blue.
Layer the batters starting with about a tablespoon of blue, followed by white, then top with red, ensuring even distribution.
Bake for about 15 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the cheesecakes sit for another 10 minutes inside.
Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then refrigerate until chilled before removing from the tin.
Prepare the whipped cream by whipping heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto cheesecakes and decorate with sprinkles or flags.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge, best enjoyed within 3 days.

Notes

For a more vibrant color, add additional drops of food coloring as desired.
These mini cheesecakes can be made a day in advance for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
Calories: 280
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg