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Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

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4.9 from 75 reviews
  • Author: Thomas
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Celebrate your patriotic spirit with these delightful Red, White, and Blue Mini Cheesecakes. Featuring a buttery vanilla wafer crust, creamy tri-colored cheesecake layers, and topped with fluffy whipped cream and festive sprinkles, these mini treats are perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, these cheesecakes are as visually stunning as they are delicious.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup (134g) vanilla wafer cookie crumbs
  • 2 tbsp (26g) sugar
  • 4 tbsp (56g) butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 12 ounces (339g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (104g) sugar
  • 3 tbsp (24g) flour
  • 1/2 cup (115g) sour cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • Blue gel icing color
  • Red gel icing color

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 5 tbsp (36g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare cupcake liners: Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to set up for the crust.
  2. Make the crust: Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly mixed. Divide this mixture evenly between the liners—about 2 tablespoons per cup—and press firmly into the bottoms to form the crust.
  3. Bake the crust: Bake the crusts for 5 minutes until slightly set, then remove from oven to cool as you prepare the filling.
  4. Reduce oven temperature: Lower the oven temperature to 300°F (148°C) for baking the cheesecakes.
  5. Mix cream cheese base: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low speed, combining until smooth. Scrape down sides to ensure even mixing and prevent cracks.
  6. Add sour cream and vanilla: Incorporate sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until well blended.
  7. Add eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating slowly after each addition, scraping bowl sides to maintain uniform batter.
  8. Divide and color batter: Split the batter evenly into three bowls. Leave one bowl plain white, tint one red and the other blue using gel icing colors.
  9. Layer batter: In each cupcake liner, layer the batter starting with a tablespoon of white, then a tablespoon of red, followed by a tablespoon of blue, filling the cups mostly full to create a tri-colored effect.
  10. Bake cheesecakes: Bake for 18-20 minutes at 300°F (148°C). After baking, turn off the oven and keep the door closed for 10 minutes to set gently.
  11. Cool in oven: Crack the oven door and allow cheesecakes to cool for another 15-20 minutes before transferring to the fridge.
  12. Refrigerate: Chill the cheesecakes in the refrigerator to finish cooling and firm up.
  13. Make whipped cream topping: In a large bowl, whip cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  14. Decorate cheesecakes: Remove cooled cheesecakes from the pan, pipe the whipped cream topping onto each, and finish with colorful sprinkles.
  15. Storage: Store the cheesecakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother batter and fewer cracks.
  • Beating the filling on low speed minimizes air incorporation that can cause cracking during baking.
  • Gel icing colors provide vibrant hues without altering batter consistency.
  • Allow cheesecakes to cool gradually in the oven to prevent sudden temperature changes that can crack the surface.
  • Use cold whipping cream for best whipping results and stable peaks.
  • Store cheesecakes refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: mini cheesecakes, patriotic dessert, red white and blue dessert, layered cheesecake, festive cheesecakes, holiday desserts

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