Creamy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Flag Tart
A quick and easy no-bake cheesecake tart featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a patriotic flag design made with fresh strawberries and blueberries. Perfect for summer celebrations and patriotic holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
- 1 pint (about 300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly moistened and clump together when pressed, about 2-3 minutes.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly and firmly into a 9×13-inch tart pan, about ½ inch thick. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in three additions, preserving airiness.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust, about 1 inch thick. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Arrange sliced strawberries in rows to form the red stripes of the flag, leaving a square in the top-left corner for blueberries. Fill that corner densely with blueberries.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 more minutes before serving.
Notes
Softening cream cheese before mixing prevents lumps. Use chilled bowls for whipping cream. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Arrange fruit uniformly for best presentation. Can prepare crust and filling up to 24 hours ahead; add fruit topping just before serving. For gluten-free crust, substitute graham crackers with almond flour. For dairy-free, use coconut-based cream cheese and cream alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of t
- Calories: 280320
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, patriotic dessert, flag tart, summer dessert, easy cheesecake, no oven dessert