Description

These Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes offer an irresistible flavor combination with a simple prep process. Perfect for celebrations, this recipe features a creamy cheesecake filling nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream. Ideal for anyone craving a delicious homemade dessert!

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 prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners; spray with non-stick baking spray.
Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, divide between cupcake liners, and press down. Bake crusts for 5 minutes, then cool.
Lower the oven to 300°F. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing well. Scrape down the bowl as necessary.
Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
Split the batter into three bowls: one for white, one colored red, and one blue.
Layer the batters in the crusts starting with blue, followed by white, and then red.
Bake for about 15 minutes, then turn off the oven, leaving the cheesecakes inside for 10 minutes.
Cool the cheesecakes on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then refrigerate to chill before removal from the tin.
For the whipped cream, combine heavy cream and powdered sugar in a bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto the cheesecakes, then garnish with sprinkles or flags.
Store cheesecakes in an airtight container in the fridge; best enjoyed within 3 days.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
Feel free to customize the toppings with different sprinkles or seasonal decorations.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
Calories: 320
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 85mg