Ingredients
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), fresh or thawed, patted dry
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill for 15 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing on medium speed until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold half the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then gently mix in the remaining cream until no streaks remain.
Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
Arrange mixed berries in a flag pattern (e.g., stars and stripes) on top of the chilled cheesecake. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth blending.
Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for best texture.
Substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed vanilla wafers.
Berries can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Assembled dessert can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 25
- Category: No-Bake Dessert Recipes
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of dessert)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg