Patriotic Cheesecake (Printable Version)
Bright and colorful, this no-bake dish combines strawberries, blueberries, and velvety layers for any party or holiday.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel)
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3 tablespoons melted butter
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 cups crushed golden Oreo cookies
→ Filling
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1 cup boiling water
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2 packages cream cheese (8 oz each, at room temperature)
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1 package blue raspberry Jell-O (3.94 oz)
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2 cups heavy cream, whipped
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Topping
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3 cups sifted powdered sugar
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6 oz cream cheese, softened
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Fresh halved strawberries
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Fresh blueberries
# Steps:
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Blend the Oreo cookie crumbs in a food processor until fine. Stir in salted melted butter and red food coloring. Mix till everything is combined. Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray, press the crust mixture in, and shape it up the sides of the pan. Freeze while you work on the filling.
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Stir together the Jell-O powder and 1 cup of boiling water in a measuring cup until dissolved. Let it cool slightly.
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Use a stand mixer or a hand whisk to beat the heavy whipping cream with a cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla for about 4 to 5 minutes. Stop as soon as soft peaks form. Set it aside.
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Beat the softened cream cheese with the leftover powdered sugar and the rest of the vanilla extract until the texture is smooth and free of lumps. This may take around 5 minutes.
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Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mix until smooth. Mix the rest of the whipped cream into the cooled Jell-O until combined. Get the crust from the freezer, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly as the first layer, then pour the Jell-O mix on top carefully.
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Place the cheesecake in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours, or leave it overnight if possible.
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Combine the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl and beat for 4-5 minutes until creamy. Add vanilla extract, then slowly mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time. Continue until it's smooth.
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Spoon the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Pipe swirls around the cheesecake's edges. Top with halved strawberries and a handful of blueberries to decorate. Slice and enjoy!