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June 20, 2022 By Kathryn Donangelo 22 Comments

Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes

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Last Updated on June 20, 2022 by Kathryn Donangelo

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Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes make a delicious and fun addition to any 4th of July party or BBQ! A classic graham cracker crust is topped with red, white, and blue cheesecake layers- then topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles. They are the perfect-sized dessert since they are made in a cupcake pan!

Other patriotic desserts to try are Sugar Cookie Truffles, Berry Fruit Salad,  M&M Brownies, and Firecracker Cake!

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Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes with bite mark and whipped cream on top

If you’re looking for a festive and easy 4th of July dessert I’ve got you covered. If you love cheesecakes and mini treats, you will love these Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes that are filled with red, white, and blue colors. 

I’m sure you know by now that I’m obsessed with Cheesecake Bites and I love making them any chance I get. I knew I had to make a batch for the 4th of July because what could be better than mini layered cheesecakes that couldn’t be easier to make!?

Serve these up for a 4th of July party, Memorial Day, or any time you want to be extra patriotic!

Everyone will love that these are made mini instead of a whole cheesecake so you don’t have to feel bad for eating one or two of these cheesecake bites. Plus, it takes less than half the time to whip these up than a regular whole cheesecake.  

You can make these cheesecake bites all year round because you can easily swap out the colors and sprinkles for any occasion or holiday. Try red and green for Christmas, or rainbow colors for a birthday celebration. 

close up of Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes

KEY INGREDIENTS

Cream cheese: The base for all cheesecake recipes! Full fat is best for the most decadent texture, but feel free to swap out a reduced-fat option. The cream cheese must be at room temperature and softened in order to get the perfect creamy texture. It will also help all of the ingredients come together. 

Eggs: It’s essential that the eggs are at room temperature so it incorporates into the batter. The eggs will add richness and will give the cheesecakes a custard-like texture.

Graham crackers: Honey graham crackers are my favorite to make cheesecake crusts but you can also use cinnamon or chocolate flavors. 

Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and enhances the flavors. Pure vanilla extract is always best. 

Food coloring gel: I just used a few drops of both red and blue but you can use as few or as many drops as you want depending on how light or dark you want your layers to be. 

step-by-step on how to make 4th of July Cheesecake Bites

HOW TO MAKE PATRIOTIC MINI CHEESECAKES

MAKE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST. In a food processor, combine the graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Process for a few minutes until the mixture turns into a crumb-like consistency.
 
LINE CUPCAKE PAN. Line a REGULAR cupcake or muffin baking pan with paper or silicone liners. Evenly distribute the graham cracker mixer into each hole. With a spice jar, firmly press onto the graham cracker mixture to form a crust. Set aside.
 
BEAT CREAM CHEESE & SUGAR TOGETHER. In a large mixing bowl beat together softened cream cheese and sugar until combined.
 
ADD EGGS & VANILLA. Adds eggs one at a time and then add vanilla, and continue to beat together until the cheesecake batter is smooth. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
 
COLOR THE CHEESECAKE BATTER. Divide the cheesecake batter evenly into 3 bowls. Add a few drops of red food coloring gel to one of the bowls and stir with a spoon until combined. Repeat with the blue food coloring gel.
 
LAYER ONTO CRUSTS. Layer the mini cheesecakes by spooning a tablespoon of red batter on top of the crust, followed by the white batter, and lastly the blue batter.
 
BAKE. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the middles are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cheesecakes cool and then remove wrappers. Place the cheesecake bites in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes. When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and sprinkles. Enjoy!

birds eye view of mini cheesecake with whipped cream and sprinkles top

THESE PATRIOTIC MINI CHEESECAKES ARE

  • Fun, patriotic, and festive for the 4th of July!
  • Easier and takes less time to make than a regular cheesecake- no water bath is required!
  • Made with a classic cheesecake base so you still get all delicious flavors in each bite. 
  • Easy to customize and can be made all year round by swapping the colors and sprinkles. 

RECIPE TIPS & VARIATIONS

Other toppings to add are crushed Oreos, other red, white, and blue-themed candies, fresh berries, and drizzled chocolate or you can also just leave these cheesecake bites plain. 

Swap the colors and sprinkles to make these cheesecakes for any holiday or occasion. Red and green can be made for Christmas. Light pastel colors for Easter. Pink and red colors for Valentine’s Day. Rainbow colors and sprinkles for a birthday. Make these all year round!

If you do not have a food processor, crush the graham crackers by sealing them in an airtight bag and smashing them with a rolling pin or another hard object. 

For vegan cheesecakes, use your dairy-free cream cheese, butter, and substitute the eggs with cornstarch and vinegar or lemon juice. For gluten-free cheesecake bites, use gluten-free graham crackers.

stack of red, white, and blue cheesecake bites on a plate

LEFTOVERS & STORAGE

To-Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container and in the refrigerator. Since they are made with dairy, they don’t hold up well at room temperature for very long. Store for up to 3-4 days. 

To-Freee: These are also freezer-friendly. Try to package them in airtight containers and wrap them as tightly as possible. You can also store them in a heavy-duty ziplock bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, leave unwrapped at room temperature and then refrigerate.

Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes with bite mark

OTHER MINI CHEESECAKE RECIPES

  • Classic Mini Cheesecakes 
  • Apple Pie Cheesecake Bites
  • Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bites
  • Mini Oreo Cheesecakes
  • Cheesecake Sprinkle Cookies
  • Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bites

Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes on white plates

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Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes

Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes make a delicious and fun addition to any 4th of July party or BBQ! A classic graham cracker crust is topped with red, white, and blue cheesecake layers- then topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles. They are the perfect-sized dessert since they are made in a cupcake pan!
5 from 22 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4th of july dessert, cheesecake bites, mini cheesecakes, patriotic mini cheesecakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Author: Kathryn Donangelo

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin pan
  • Silicon liners

Ingredients

For the graham cracker crust

  • 6 full sheets graham crackers
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the cheesecake filling

  • 12 ounces cream cheese (1 1/2 blocks) softened at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 whole eggs at room temperature
  • red and blue food coloring gel
  • whipped cream
  • red and blue sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, combine the graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Process for a few minutes until the mixture turns into a crumb-like consistency.
  • Line a REGULAR cupcake or muffin baking pan with paper or silicone liners. Evenly distribute the graham cracker mixer into each hole. With a spice jar, firmly press onto the graham cracker mixture to form a crust. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat together softened cream cheese and sugar until combined.
  • Adds eggs one at a time and then add vanilla, and continue to beat together until the cheesecake batter is smooth. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Divide the cheesecake batter evenly into 3 bowls. Add a few drops of red food coloring gel to one of the bowls and stir with a spoon until combined. Repeat with the blue food coloring gel.
  • Layer the mini cheesecakes by spooning a tablespoon of red batter on top of the crust, followed by the white batter, and lastly the blue batter.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the middles are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cheesecakes cool and then remove wrappers. Place the cheesecake bites in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes. When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and sprinkles. Enjoy!
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Notes

Recipe Notes: 
  • To-Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container and in the refrigerator. Since they are made with dairy, they don’t hold up well at room temperature for very long. Store for up to 3-4 days. 
  • To-Freee: These are also freezer-friendly. Try to package them in airtight containers and wrap them as tightly as possible. You can also store them in a heavy-duty ziplock bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, leave unwrapped at room temperature and then refrigerate.
  • Other toppings to add are crushed Oreos, other red, white, and blue-themed candies, fresh berries, and drizzled chocolate or you can also just leave these cheesecake bites plain. 
  • Swap the colors and sprinkles to make these cheesecakes for any holiday or occasion. Red and green can be made for Christmas. Light pastel colors for Easter. Pink and red colors for Valentine's Day. Rainbow colors and sprinkles for a birthday. Make these all year round!
  • If you do not have a food processor, crush the graham crackers by sealing them in an airtight bag and smashing them with a rolling pin or another hard object. 
  • For vegan cheesecakes, use your dairy-free cream cheese, butter, and substitute the eggs with cornstarch and vinegar or lemon juice. For gluten-free cheesecake bites, use gluten-free graham crackers.

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  1. nwinegardner@gmail.com'Nic says

    June 20, 2022 at 7:48 am

    5 stars
    Awesome!! Thanks for a fabulous recipe for the 4th of July! We love these mini cheesecakes, they are delicious! I’m super excited to make them for my annual independence Day party!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      June 23, 2022 at 6:31 am

      5 stars
      I’m so glad to here these will be an addition to your party! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  2. mrivera@senseandedibility.com'Marta says

    June 20, 2022 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    I made these Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes as a trial run for our upcoming 4th of July party and they are so perfect and festive. They’re going to be a hit at our party.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      June 23, 2022 at 6:31 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for trying my recipe!! Happy to hear that!

      Reply
  3. favoriterecipes12@gmail.com'Swathi says

    June 20, 2022 at 8:19 am

    5 stars
    This Patriotic mini cheesecakes looks delicious. Perfect July 4th treat.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      June 23, 2022 at 6:32 am

      5 stars
      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  4. gdeobaldia@yahoo.com'Tavo says

    June 20, 2022 at 8:29 am

    5 stars
    yumm! Super easy to make, definitely making them again for July 4th!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      June 23, 2022 at 6:32 am

      5 stars
      Glad you loved them, thanks!!

      Reply
  5. kushigalu@gmail.com'kushigalu says

    June 20, 2022 at 9:04 am

    5 stars
    Perfect 4th of July treat. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      June 23, 2022 at 6:41 am

      5 stars
      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  6. lauren.vavala@gmail.com'Lauren Michael Harris says

    June 21, 2022 at 6:24 am

    5 stars
    This red, white and blue mini cheesecakes are soooo cute! My kids would absolutely love these for 4th of July this year!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      June 23, 2022 at 6:41 am

      5 stars
      I hope you get a chance to try them!

      Reply
  7. sean@manmeetsoven.com'Sean says

    June 22, 2022 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    So cute and so tasty and are going to be served over the holiday weekend!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      June 23, 2022 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      That is awesome, I hope everyone loves them!

      Reply
  8. jacquidebono@yahoo.co.uk'Jacqueline Debono says

    June 23, 2022 at 2:00 am

    5 stars
    These patriotic mini cheesecakes are a super idea, not just for 4th July but other festive occasions too! On my to-make list!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Donangelo says

      June 23, 2022 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      Yayy! Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. burrataandbubbles@gmail.com'Amanda says

    June 23, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    Loved these little cheesecake bites! I did a test run for the 4th of July, and they’re so wonderfully creamy. Can’t wait to make them again!

    Reply
  10. veronika@thehealthfulideas.com'Veronika says

    June 23, 2022 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    Such cute little cheesecakes! Definitely adding these to the list of snacks and desserts I want to make for 4th of July this year!

    Reply
  11. tracy.koslicki@gmail.com'Tracy says

    June 23, 2022 at 10:05 pm

    5 stars
    These are so so fun! My girls absolutely loved them. Fun to make and so festive! Perfect for a party.

    Reply
  12. lotusingrowth@yahoo.ca'Loreto and Nicoletta says

    June 26, 2022 at 7:30 am

    5 stars
    These are just too cute. This recipe is one that would be a great family activity with the kids. So much fun to make. A wonderful 4th of July treat! Well done!

    Reply
  13. BakingGypsy@AOL.com'Tammy says

    June 26, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    These are so fun and tasty! The colors make it super festive and pretty for the summer holiday.

    Reply
  14. jagrutiscookingodyssey@gmail.com'Hayley Dhanecha says

    June 27, 2022 at 1:02 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious treats for all of us for 4th of July. Saving this recipe to try it out, I am sure it is going to be so amazing!!

    Reply

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