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Firecracker Cheesecake Cups

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A quick, no-bake patriotic dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake, crunchy graham cracker crust, and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to assemble.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 150g)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (about 70g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (about 25g)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened (about 450g)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (about 120g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (about 120g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream (about 80ml)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 150g)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (about 150g)
  • 1–2 tablespoons sugar (optional, about 15-30g) for macerating berries

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed. Add more butter if too dry.
  2. Spoon about 2 tablespoons (30g) of the crust mixture into each serving cup and press firmly to create an even base. Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
  3. Make the cheesecake filling by beating softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes). Mix in Greek yogurt until combined.
  4. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture for a light texture.
  5. Prepare berry layers by mashing half of the strawberries and blueberries with sugar to create a sauce, leaving some berries whole for texture. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  6. Layer the cups starting with mashed strawberry sauce on the crust, then a layer of cheesecake filling (2-3 tablespoons / 30-45g), followed by mashed blueberry sauce, another cheesecake layer, and garnish with whole berries on top.
  7. Cover cups with plastic wrap or lids and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to set and meld flavors.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight for best results. To speed chilling, place cups in the coldest part of the fridge and avoid stacking. For gluten-free, substitute graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and coconut yogurt.

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