This No Bake Patriotic Cheesecake recipe is simple to make and perfect for a variety of festive celebrations this summer.
Summer is in full swing around here, and what better way to celebrate than with no bake treats. These bites are simple to make and so delicious. I made them for our Memorial Day weekend celebration and are planning on making them again soon for the 4th of July.
When it comes to summertime, I’m all about quick meals along with simple treats that don’t require turning on the oven. At least I try to limit oven time since it heats up my kitchen way too quickly.
Ingredients Needed for This No Bake Patriotic Cheesecake
Graham Cracker Crust
- graham crackers
- butter
- brown sugar
Cheesecake
- cream cheese
- whipped topping
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- lemon juice
- fresh berries
Simple Steps to Make This No Bake Patriotic Cheesecake
First, soften the cream cheese. You can either do this by placing it on your counter for several hours, or using your microwave.
I don’t always plan to make treats ahead of time so I’ll typically use the microwave. Just be sure to use a lower power setting or the “soften cream cheese” option if you have it.
Now, preheat your oven.
Crush the graham crackers in a food processor. If you don’t have one, place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Melt the butter in the microwave and stir in the crushed graham crackers and brown sugar.
Divide the mixture evenly to the bottom of a 12-muffin pan and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Now to make the cheesecake filler, start by combing the cream cheese, whipped topping, powdered sugar and lemon juice. Mix well until thoroughly blended.
Next, add the filler to each muffin cup and top them with berries. Finally, keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
If you’re looking for more variety, check out this Firecracker Bundt Cake, perfect for 4th of July or Memorial Day celebrations.
Additional Summer Treats From Chocolate Slopes
Watermelon Crispy Cereal Treats
Red White and Blue Patriotic Poke Cake
Patriotic Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
No Bake Patriotic Cheesecake
Ingredients
Graham cracker crust
- 1 sleeve graham crackers (about 1 1/2 cups crushed)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Cheesecake
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1-2 cups fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Crush graham crackers using a food processor or place them in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- Melt butter in microwave.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, crushed graham crackers, brown sugar.
- Stir until well combined and add evenly to a 12-muffin pan.
- Let chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
To Make Cheesecake
- In a large bowl combine cream cheese, whipped topping, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Mix well until thorough blended.
- Add equal amounts of the cream cheese mixture on top of the graham cracker crust.
- Top each with fresh berries.
- Place in freezer, then when ready to serve, let thaw on counter for about 20-30 minutes.
Notes
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