Can I make Red, White and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake ahead of time?

Yes, you can prep the filling, cookie crumbs, and candy stars ahead. For the best texture, assemble the cups a few hours before serving. This keeps the cookie layer from getting too soft.

How should I store no-bake cheesecake parfaits?

Store the parfaits covered in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed within 1 day, especially after adding whipped cream. Keep the candy stars separate until serving if you want them to stay crisp and neat.

Can I use different berries in Red, White and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake?

Yes, strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries work well. Blueberries keep the patriotic color theme, but mixed berries taste fresh and pretty. Use firm, dry berries so the layers stay clean.

Can I freeze these cheesecake parfaits?

Freezing is not ideal for fully assembled parfaits. The cream cheese filling can change texture, and the fruit may release liquid as it thaws. For best results, serve Red, White and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake chilled from the fridge.

Red, White and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake for a Festive Treat

Red, White and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake

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Red, White and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake is a chilled parfait dessert layered with cookie crumbs, lemony cream cheese filling, blueberries, whipped cream, and candy stars.

Author: Sophia Mitchell
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Red candy melts
Red sprinkles
2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese
3 Tablespoons heavy cream
5 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups crushed red velvet cookies
1 1/2 cups blueberries
1 cup store-bought or homemade whipped cream

Instructions

Cover a baking sheet with wax paper. Warm the red candy melts as directed on the package, then pipe small star shapes with a 1 1/2-inch stem beneath each one so they can sit in the cream later. Scatter red sprinkles over the stars right away, then let them firm up fully in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attached. Beat until the mixture looks smooth, thick, and creamy, then spoon it into a piping bag or a sealable plastic bag.
Spoon crushed red velvet cookies into the bottom of each serving glass. Pipe the cheesecake filling over the crumbs, add blueberries, and finish each cup with whipped cream.
Gently lift the hardened candy stars from the wax paper with an offset spatula. Place one star on top of each parfait and serve right away.

Notes

A piping bag or sealable plastic bag helps make clean, pretty layers.
Red Velvet Oreos are a great choice for the cookie crumbs, but another red cookie can be used.
For the neatest texture, keep the parts separate and assemble the parfaits close to serving time.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 312 kcal
Sugar: 30 g
Sodium: 145 mg
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 46 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 18 mg

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