Description

These Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes feature a creamy filling and a delicious graham cracker crust. They’re colorful, tasty, and perfect for your next celebration or gathering, making them a hit with everyone!

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 oven to 325°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and spray them with non-stick baking spray.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Divide the mixture evenly into the cupcake liners and press down. Bake for 5 minutes and cool in the pan.
Lower the oven temperature to 300°F. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Add sour cream and vanilla; beat until smooth, scraping sides as needed.
Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
Divide the batter into three bowls. Keep one plain, color one red, and one blue using food coloring.
Layer the batters into the cooled crusts: start with a tablespoon of blue, then white, and top with red, ensuring all batter is used.
Bake for 15 minutes. Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecakes to sit inside with the door closed for an additional 10 minutes.
Cool the cheesecakes in the tin on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then refrigerate to finish cooling and remove from the tin.
For the whipped cream, combine heavy cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Whip at high speed until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto cheesecakes and garnish with sprinkles and a flag.
Store cheesecakes covered in the fridge. They're best enjoyed within 3 days.

Notes

Ensure the ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
Feel free to adjust food coloring for more vibrant colors depending on your preference.
These mini cheesecakes can be made a day ahead of your gathering for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
Calories: 280
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 75mg