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Easy No-Bake Flag Cheesecake Recipe Perfect for Patriotic Celebrations

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A quick and easy no-bake cheesecake decorated with fresh berries in a flag pattern, perfect for patriotic celebrations like the Fourth of July. This creamy, light dessert requires no oven and is a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Optional: a handful of raspberries or blackberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Smooth and compact the crust using the bottom of a glass. Refrigerate crust while preparing filling.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well. In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  3. Combine and fold: Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using a spatula, keeping it light and fluffy.
  4. Assemble the cheesecake: Pour filling over chilled crust and spread evenly. Smooth the top.
  5. Decorate the flag: Arrange blueberries in the upper left corner to represent stars. Create red stripes by laying sliced strawberries in horizontal rows across the rest of the cheesecake.
  6. Chill and set: Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for at least an hour to avoid lumps. Use cold heavy cream and a chilled bowl for faster whipping. Fold whipped cream gently to keep filling airy. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Dry berries thoroughly before decorating to prevent soggy crust. Chill cheesecake at least 4 hours or overnight for best slicing results.

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