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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bites

Miniature, bite-sized cheesecakes featuring a classic graham cracker crust and a citrus-scented filling, finished with a patriotic topping of whipped cream and fresh summer berries.

Prep

20m

Cook

25m

Total

45m

Serves

24

Method

  1. 01

    Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs using a potato masher or food processor. In a bowl, combine the crumbs with melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.

    Step 1
    Watch · 0:34
  2. 02

    Grease mini muffin tins with non-stick spray. Place a rounded teaspoon of the crumb mixture into each cup. Use the bottom of another mini muffin tin to press down firmly, creating a flat, even crust layer. Set aside.

    Step 2
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  3. 03

    In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese, lime zest, and sugar with an electric hand mixer for about one minute until light and fluffy.

    Step 3
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  4. 04

    Mix in vanilla extract and all-purpose flour. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until the batter is smooth and incorporated. Do not overmix after adding the eggs.

    Step 4
    Watch · 3:41
  5. 05

    Transfer the batter to a piping bag or plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the prepared tins, filling them all the way to the top. Stir each with a skewer to remove air pockets, tap the pans on the counter, and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 20-25 minutes until slightly puffed.

    Step 5
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  6. 06

    Allow the cheesecakes to cool to room temperature in the pan; they will sink slightly as they cool. Once at room temperature, carefully remove them using the tip of a thin knife and transfer to the refrigerator to chill thoroughly.

    Step 6
    Watch · 6:42
  7. 07

    Once cold, garnish each cheesecake bite with a dollop or stars of whipped cream. Finish by placing a slice of strawberry and a few blueberries on top to create the red, white, and blue design.

    Step 7
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From Chef John

  • “As we say in the business, if it will crumb, it will crust.”
  • “Give them the old tap-a-tappa.”
  • “You are, after all, the Draymond Green of whether to use whipped cream.”