Description

These Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes are a delightful treat that combines the creamy goodness of cheesecake with patriotic colors. Simple to make, they feature a graham cracker crust topped with a luscious cream cheese filling and fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for festive 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 your oven to 325°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners, spraying them with non-stick baking spray.
In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the cupcake liners and bake for 5 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan.
Lower the oven temperature to 300°F. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Mix in sour cream and vanilla until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
Add the eggs individually, mixing well after each addition.
Divide the cheesecake batter into three bowls; keep one portion white, color one red with gel food coloring, and the last blue.
Layer the colors into each crust, starting with the blue batter, then white, and finally red. Use about one tablespoon of each color.
Bake for about 15 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the cheesecakes sit inside for another 10 minutes, keeping the door closed.
Remove the cheesecakes from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for about 20 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator to cool completely before removing from the tin.
For the whipped cream topping, whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Pipe it onto cooled cheesecakes and decorate with sprinkles or flags.
Store cheesecakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Make sure to use room temperature cream cheese for the best texture.
Feel free to substitute other colors of gel food coloring for different occasions.
Using fresh whipped cream will enhance the flavor and presentation.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
Calories: 320
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 85mg