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Simple Patriotic Strawberry Cheesecake Cups Easy No-Bake Single Serve Recipe

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These no-bake, single-serve cheesecake cups are quick and easy to make, featuring a creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy graham cracker crust and fresh strawberries and blueberries for a festive patriotic treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 100g)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (60ml)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (225g)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (150g)
  • 1/2 cup blueberries (75g)
  • Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and hold together when pressed, about 3 minutes. Add a teaspoon more melted butter if crumbs feel too dry.
  2. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into each small serving cup. Press down gently with the back of a spoon or fingers to form a compact layer. This takes about 5 minutes depending on quantity.
  3. In a clean mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Scrape down sides to avoid lumps.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid turning into butter.
  5. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, preserving airiness, about 1-2 minutes. The filling should be fluffy and smooth.
  6. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust in each cup, filling about three-quarters full. Smooth the tops with a spatula or spoon, about 5 minutes.
  7. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries on top of each cheesecake cup, pressing down gently so they stick to the filling. Garnish with mint leaves if using, about 5 minutes.
  8. Refrigerate the cheesecake cups for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and filling set. 30 minutes is acceptable if short on time, but longer chilling improves texture.

Notes

Soften cream cheese ahead of time to avoid lumps. Watch whipped cream carefully to avoid turning it into butter. Press crust firmly to prevent crumbling. Pat berries dry before topping to avoid soggy crust. Can be made ahead and chilled up to a day. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crumbs or nuts. For vegan, use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake cups, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July dessert, single serve cheesecake, easy summer dessert

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