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Perfect No-Bake Red White and Blue Strawberry Cheesecake Flag Cake

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A festive and easy no-bake cheesecake featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy strawberry cheesecake filling, and patriotic decoration with fresh strawberries and blueberries. Perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Optional: a few mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and sugar. Stir until the mixture looks like wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to set.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). Add vanilla extract and lemon juice, mixing just to combine.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Combine the mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two additions, folding carefully to keep the filling light and airy.
  5. Assemble the cake: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let it firm up.
  6. Decorate like a flag: Arrange blueberries in the top left corner to form the stars section. Create horizontal rows of sliced strawberries for the stripes, alternating with visible strips of cheesecake filling.
  7. Chill before serving: Refrigerate the decorated cake for 30 minutes more to set the fruit and flavors together.

Notes

Soften cream cheese to room temperature to avoid lumps. Chill mixing bowls before whipping cream for better volume. Fold whipped cream gently to keep filling airy. Chill crust and filling properly for best texture. Dip knife in hot water and wipe between cuts for clean slices. Arrange fruit just before serving to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, red white and blue cake, Fourth of July dessert

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