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Easy Patriotic No-Bake Cheesecake Delight

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A quick and easy no-bake cheesecake with a creamy filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust, topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries for a festive Fourth of July dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Optional: a few fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated and slightly clumpy (about 2 minutes).
  2. Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish. Press the crumbs firmly and evenly across the bottom and slightly up the sides. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 16 ounces softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (3 to 5 minutes on medium speed). Scrape the sides down once or twice.
  4. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form (3 to 4 minutes). Be careful not to overwhip.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined (about 4 to 5 folds).
  6. Spoon the filling evenly over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Just before serving, arrange fresh sliced strawberries and blueberries on top. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for a smooth filling. Do not overwhip the cream to avoid grainy texture. Chill the crust and filling thoroughly for best results. Add fresh berries just before serving to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and vegan cream cheese.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July, easy cheesecake, summer dessert, berry cheesecake

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