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Fourth Of July Cheesecake

Fourth Of July Cheesecake

Kejsy
Celebrate Independence Day with Fourth Of July Cheesecake. Perfect dessert for summer and the Fourth of July!
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Cooling Time 4 hrs
Total Time 5 hrs 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cup lowfat graham crackers crumbled
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar

Filling

  • 2 1/2 tsp (or 1 envelope) unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 18 ounces fat-free cream cheese softened
  • 3 ounces fat-free cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon peel grated
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 4 cups strawberries sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a jelly roll pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • To prepare crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, oil, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Pat crumb mixture evenly on bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes; cool.
  • In a saucepan, combine gelatin and milk. Let stand 2 minutes. Then, heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved. Cool to room temperature; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon peel, vanilla, and remaining sugar. Add milk mixture.
  • Pour entire mixture over baked crust.
  • Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
  • Decorate with berries in a flag design.
Keyword 4th of July, Cake, Cake Recipe, Dessert, Dessert recipe, Independence Day