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Perfect Strawberry Cheesecake Flag Tart Recipe Easy 4th of July Dessert

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A quick and easy festive dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake filling topped with fresh strawberries and blueberry stars, perfect for summer celebrations and the 4th of July.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tbsp strawberry jam or preserves (optional)
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 5 tbsp melted butter, and 2 tbsp sugar. Stir until crumbs are evenly coated and hold together when pressed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) up the sides of your tart pan.
  2. Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. The crust should look golden and smell nutty. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). In another chilled bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula in slow, sweeping motions.
  5. Spoon the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly with a spatula. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set—overnight is even better.
  6. Arrange sliced strawberries in rows to mimic the stripes of the American flag on one half of the tart. On the other half, cluster blueberries into star shapes.
  7. Gently warm 2 tbsp strawberry jam with 1 tbsp water in a small saucepan until smooth, then brush lightly over the strawberries.
  8. Keep the tart chilled until ready to serve. When slicing, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts and less mess.

Notes

Soften cream cheese completely before mixing to avoid lumps. Chill the tart for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slicing. Baking the crust prevents sogginess. Fresh berries are best; sweeten underripe strawberries with sugar if needed.

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Keywords: strawberry cheesecake, flag tart, 4th of July dessert, blueberry stars, summer dessert, easy cheesecake tart

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