Description
This festive no-bake cheesecake combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a light, airy filling for the ultimate stress-free holiday dessert. Topped with vibrant fruit fillings in a patriotic flag design, it serves as a stunning and delicious centerpiece for any summer celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 21 oz cherry pie filling
- 21 oz blueberry pie filling
- White star sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 13×9-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and granulated sugar until the texture is completely smooth and creamy.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, then spread the batter evenly over the prepared crust.
- Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 4 to 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set completely.
- Before serving, use a toothpick to sketch a flag design on the surface, then fill in the designated areas with blueberry and cherry pie fillings and top with star sprinkles.
Notes
For the cleanest slices, dip your knife in warm water and wipe it dry between every cut to prevent the red and blue fruit fillings from bleeding into the white cheesecake layer. Ensure your heavy cream is ice cold before beating to achieve the most stable stiff peaks for a firm, sliceable texture.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American