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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!
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