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Perfect No-Bake Strawberry Blueberry Flag Cheesecake Easy 4th of July Dessert Recipe

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A festive no-bake cheesecake featuring a creamy filling, buttery graham cracker crust, and a patriotic strawberry and blueberry flag design, perfect for 4th of July celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • Optional: a few mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture looks evenly moistened, like wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of your 9×13 inch dish. Use the back of a measuring cup to get a smooth, even layer. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling — about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating again until combined.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This usually takes around 3-5 minutes with a mixer on medium-high speed. Be careful not to overwhip, or you’ll get butter.
  4. Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula. Add the fresh lemon juice and fold again, just until everything is combined and fluffy. The filling should be light and airy.
  5. Assemble the cheesecake: Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with your spatula.
  6. Create the flag design: Arrange the blueberries in the top-left corner to form the “blue” section of the flag. Then, lay the sliced strawberries in horizontal rows next to and below the blueberries to mimic the red stripes, leaving white spaces from the filling showing as the white stripes.
  7. Chill: Cover the cheesecake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. This helps it set and makes slicing cleaner.
  8. Serve: Once set, slice into squares and enjoy. Garnish with mint leaves if you want an extra pop of color and freshness.

Notes

Softening cream cheese at room temperature is key for smooth filling. Whip cream until stiff peaks form but do not overwhip. Press crust firmly for better structure. Chill cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Warm knife under hot water and dry between cuts for clean slices. For dairy-free option, use vegan cream cheese and coconut cream.

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