Description
Experience the joy of celebration with these Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes! These charming, individual desserts are perfect for any festive occasion, from summer barbecues to patriotic gatherings. Each mini cheesecake features layers of creamy filling in vibrant colors that not only catch the eye but also deliver a rich and delicious taste. With a simple crust made from vanilla wafer crumbs and customizable toppings, these cheesecakes are as easy to make as they are delightful to enjoy. Impress your guests with these sweet treats that encapsulate the spirit of celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vanilla wafer cookie crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 12 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- Blue gel icing color
- Red gel icing color
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 5 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- Combine cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into cupcake liners.
- Bake crusts for 5 minutes; let cool.
- Lower oven temperature to 300°F (148°C). In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth.
- Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Divide batter into three bowls; color one red, one blue.
- Layer batters in the crusts: white first, then red, followed by blue.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes; cool in the oven with the door ajar for 10 minutes.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (45g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg