Best 2 Fourth Of July Cheesecake Recipes

As a delightful centerpiece for your Fourth of July celebration, look no further than the glorious cheesecake. With its creamy, velvety texture and captivating presentation, this dessert is a true showstopper that embodies the spirit of the holiday. Let's embark on a culinary adventure to discover the best recipe for a Fourth of July cheesecake, one that combines patriotic flair with tantalizing taste.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE 4TH OF JULY CHEESECAKE

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This is a great recipe for the 4th of July and kids love it. It is made from the best parts of a bunch of different recipes.

Provided by Anysia Deák

Time 10h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (such as Nilla®)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
½ cup fresh strawberries
½ cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt butter in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and mix in wafer crumbs until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Place the pan on a cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Remove crust from the oven and pour cream cheese mixture over top.
Return to the oven and bake until the edges are puffed and the surface of cheesecake is firm except for a small spot in the center that will jiggle when the pan is gently shaken, about 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven. Run the tip of a table knife around the edges of the pan, set the pan on a wire rack, and allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature, about 1 hour.
Decorate the top with strawberries and blueberries and refrigerate until completely chilled, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 107.9 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 270.2 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

FOURTH OF JULY CHEESECAKE

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Make a Fourth of July Cheesecake stand out on the table with white star cutouts. See for yourself why our Fourth of July Cheesecake gets five-star reviews!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 cup strawberry jam, warmed
1 cup blueberries

Steps:

Combine graham crumbs, butter and granulated sugar; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch dish.
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with mixer until blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP; spread over crust. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Place assorted sizes of star-shaped cookie cutters on top of cheesecake; press gently into cheesecake to secure. Drizzle jam around cookie cutters; spread gently to completely cover area around cookie cutters. Carefully remove cookie cutters. Arrange blueberries around edge of cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.5817 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture. Opt for full-fat cream cheese, pure vanilla extract, and fresh berries.
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. Softening the cream cheese ensures a smooth and creamy filling.
Do not overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can incorporate too much air, causing the cheesecake to rise too much in the oven and then collapse as it cools, resulting in cracks.
Use a springform pan to make it easier to remove the cheesecake from the pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper to prevent the cheesecake from sticking.
Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent it from cracking. Place the springform pan inside a larger roasting pan filled with hot water.
Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. Chilling the cheesecake allows the flavors to develop and the texture to firm up.
Decorate the cheesecake with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a patriotic-themed design to make it festive for the Fourth of July celebration.

Conclusion:

Whether you choose the classic New York-style cheesecake, the refreshing lemon blueberry cheesecake, or the indulgent chocolate cheesecake, these Fourth of July cheesecake recipes offer a delightful treat for your patriotic celebration. With careful preparation, attention to detail, and a touch of creativity, you can create a stunning and delicious cheesecake that will impress your guests and become a memorable part of your Independence Day gathering.