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Delicious No Bake Patriotic Cheesecake with red, white, and blue layers
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No Bake Patriotic Cheesecake

A vibrant no-bake cheesecake featuring a buttery Oreo crust, layers of cream cheese filling, and a colorful topping of fresh berries, perfect for celebrating national holidays and summer gatherings.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time5 hours
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Dessert, Festive Cheesecake, No Bake Cheesecake, Patriotic Dessert, Summer Recipe
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 cups golden Oreo crumbs These crunchy, sweet cookies form the rich and buttery crust.
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter Essential for binding the crust ingredients together.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring For achieving a vibrant red hue.

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 cups powdered sugar (divided) Sweetens the cream cheese filling and the frosting.
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream Creates an airy texture.
  • 2 packages (8 oz each) softened cream cheese Provides a rich and creamy base.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided) Adds warm flavors to both the filling and frosting.
  • 1 package (3.94 oz) blue raspberry Jell-O Adds fruity flavor and bright color.
  • 1 cup boiling water Used to prepare the Jell-O.

For the Frosting

  • 3 cups powdered sugar For frosting.
  • 6 tablespoons softened butter Adds richness to the frosting.
  • 6 oz softened cream cheese A secondary layer of richness in the frosting.

For Garnishing

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries Adds tart and juicy contrast.
  • 2 cups fresh halved strawberries Stunning visual and delicious flavor.

Instructions

Preparation of Crust

  • In a food processor, blend the golden Oreo crumbs until fine. Add the melted butter, salt, and red gel food coloring, pulsing until combined.
  • Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray. Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. freeze to set.

Prepare Filling

  • In a separate bowl, dissolve the blue raspberry Jell-O powder in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved and set aside to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  • In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Mix the cooled Jell-O with the remaining whipped cream until combined.

Assembly and Chilling

  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Follow with the blue Jell-O mixture.
  • Cover the springform pan and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.

Frosting and Garnishing

  • Beat softened cream cheese and softened butter until fluffy. Gradually mix in the remaining powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Pipe the frosting around the edges of the chilled cheesecake.
  • Garnish with fresh blueberries and halved strawberries.

Notes

Chilling the cheesecake overnight yields the best texture. You can experiment with different flavors of Jell-O for variations. If desired, add chopped nuts on top for extra texture.