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Mini 4th of July Cheesecake

Festive Mini 4th of July Cheesecake Bites for Sweet Celebrations

Delicious Mini 4th of July Cheesecakes with creamy filling and fresh berries, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Vanilla Wafers or graham crackers
  • 4 tablespoons Butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar or sugar alternative
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or silken tofu
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar or sugar substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Cheesecake Pudding Mix or vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries seasonal like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries

Equipment

  • Muffin tins
  • food processor
  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  2. Pulse the vanilla wafers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Combine with melted butter.
  3. Press one tablespoon of the crust mixture into the bottom of each lined muffin cup.
  4. In a stand mixer, combine cream cheese and sugar. Add sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Fill each crust with about 1/4 cup of cheesecake filling.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes. The centers should jiggle slightly. Let sit in the oven for an additional hour.
  7. Cool to room temperature then refrigerate for at least one hour.
  8. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and pudding mix until fluffy.
  9. Pipe whipped cream on top of cheesecakes and garnish with fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure to use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. Allow cheesecakes to cool properly to avoid cracks.

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