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Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Flag Dessert Recipe for Perfect Patriotic Celebrations

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A simple, no-bake cheesecake dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy cream cheese filling, and fresh berries arranged to resemble a patriotic flag. Perfect for summer celebrations and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream or whipped topping
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons powdered sugar to dust over berries

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form a compact base. This takes about 5 minutes.
  2. Chill the Crust: Place the crust in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
  3. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream or whipped topping until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Fold the Cream into the Cream Cheese: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until fluffy and smooth.
  6. Assemble the Cheesecake: Remove crust from fridge. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over crust and smooth the surface. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Arrange the Flag: Slice strawberries lengthwise and arrange in horizontal stripes across the dessert. Use blueberries to create the blue field in the upper left corner. Optionally dust berries with powdered sugar.
  8. Chill Before Serving: Cover dessert with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Serve & Enjoy: Slice into squares and serve cold. For best presentation, slice just before serving.

Notes

Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Use a chilled bowl and beaters for whipping cream. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Arrange berries on parchment paper first for easier design. Thaw and drain frozen berries well to avoid excess moisture. Can prepare crust and filling a day ahead and add berries last minute.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, easy cheesecake, berry cheesecake, flag dessert, no oven dessert

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