Description
A festive and delicious Triple Berry Patriotic Cheesecake perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set, preferably overnight.
- Once the cheesecake is set, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Decorate the top with sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries to create a patriotic design. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your festive cheesecake!
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs for the crust.
- You can substitute the berries with your favorite fruits, such as peaches or kiwi, for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg