Description
These Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes are a festive and delicious treat, perfect for celebrating holidays like the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any patriotic occasion. They feature a Golden Oreo crust, a creamy cheesecake filling studded with red, white, and blue sprinkles, and are easy to make in a standard muffin tin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces (four 8-ounce blocks) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 36 Golden Oreo cookies
- 1/3 cup red, white, and blue jimmies sprinkles, plus more for topping
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Place Oreo Cookies: Place one whole Golden Oreo cookie in the bottom of each cupcake liner. This will form the crust.
- Beat Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer (hand mixer or stand mixer), beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add Eggs: Add the room temperature eggs to the cream cheese mixture one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in 1/3 cup of the red, white, and blue jimmies sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about 3/4 full.
- Top with Sprinkles: Sprinkle additional red, white, and blue jimmies over the top of each cheesecake.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the centers of the cheesecakes are almost set. They should still have a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool Completely: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the cheesecakes cool completely at room temperature.
- Chill: Once cooled, cover the muffin tin with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cheesecakes to chill and set completely.
- Serve: Serve the mini cheesecakes chilled, topped with whipped cream and additional sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
- Cream Cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth filling.
- Room Temperature Eggs: Using room-temperature eggs helps the ingredients emulsify properly.
- Do Not Overmix: Overmixing the batter, especially after adding the eggs, can incorporate too much air, which can cause the cheesecakes to crack during baking.
- Golden Oreos: Golden Oreos are used for the crust, but you can substitute regular Oreos or another type of cookie.
- Sprinkles: Use your favorite red, white, and blue sprinkles. Jimmies are recommended, but you can also use nonpareils or other types of sprinkles.
- Baking Time: The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
- Cooling and Chilling: It’s important to let the cheesecakes cool completely at room temperature and then chill them thoroughly in the refrigerator. This allows them to set properly and develop their creamy texture.
- Serving Suggestions: These mini cheesecakes are delicious on their own, or topped with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.