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Easy No-Bake Firecracker Cheesecake Bites – Festive Patriotic Party Dessert

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No-Bake Firecracker Cheesecake Bites are a festive and delicious dessert perfect for holidays, summer celebrations, and patriotic gatherings. Featuring layers of chocolate graham cracker crumbs and creamy cheesecake filling, these colorful treats are topped with red, white, and blue sprinkles and require no baking at all.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 gluten-free graham cracker sheets
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, blend the gluten-free graham crackers and cocoa powder until fine crumbs form.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. Layer the graham cracker crumb mixture and cheesecake filling into small dessert cups or serving glasses.
  5. Top each cheesecake bite with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the cheesecake to set.
  7. Serve chilled and enjoy.

Notes

  • Be sure to use certified gluten-free graham crackers to keep the recipe gluten free.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute dairy-free cream cheese and whipped topping.
  • Customize the sprinkle colors to match any holiday or celebration.
  • These cheesecake bites can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg