How to Make Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

As 4th of July approaches, you may be thinking about what desserts to serve for your patriotic celebration. Look no further than this delightful Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Cheesecake! With its beautiful layers of red and blue swirls, this cheesecake is not only visually stunning, but also incredibly delicious.

Perfect for Independence Day festivities, this cheesecake is a showstopper that will impress all of your guests. The creamy, velvety texture of the cheesecake combined wit...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 9 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and mix in wafer crumbs until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Place the pan on a cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Remove crust from the oven and pour cream cheese mixture over top.
  • Return to the oven and bake until the edges are puffed and the surface of cheesecake is firm except for a small spot in the center that will jiggle when the pan is gently shaken, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven. Run the tip of a table knife around the edges of the pan, set the pan on a wire rack, and allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Decorate the top with strawberries and blueberries and refrigerate until completely chilled, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Nutrition

    439 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 270mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 126mg