Wave Your Flag Cheesecake
Celebrate in style with the irresistibly festive Wave Your Flag Cheesecake, a no-bake dessert that’s as easy to assemble as it is delicious! Featuring layers of fluffy angel food cake soaked in strawberry gelatin, a creamy whipped topping and cream cheese blend, and vibrant fresh berries, this patriotic treat is perfect for Fourth of July gatherings, Memorial Day picnics, or any red, white, and blue celebration. Shaped to mimic the American flag with juicy sliced strawberries and plump blueberries, this dessert is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. With just 30 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this crowd-pleasing cheesecake is a refreshing, make-ahead centerpiece that’s guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package (3 oz) Jello strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 1 loaf (store-bought or homemade) Angel food cake
- 8 oz (softened) Cream cheese
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 16 oz (divided) Whipped topping
- 1 pint (sliced) Strawberries
- 1 cup Blueberries
Instructions
Prepare the strawberry gelatin by dissolving the packet of gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the gelatin mixture and stir for about 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove any remaining ice cubes and place the gelatin in the refrigerator just until soft-set (it should be thickened but not completely solid).
While the gelatin is chilling, cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Fold in half of the whipped topping (8 oz) into the cream cheese mixture until well combined and fluffy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to create an even base layer.
Arrange the angel food cake cubes evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Pour the slightly thickened gelatin over the cake cubes, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to help the gelatin set slightly.
Arrange the sliced strawberries in stripes to mimic the red stripes on a flag across the top of the dish. Use the blueberries to create a rectangle in the top-left corner to represent the stars on the flag.
Spread the remaining whipped topping (8 oz) gently over the fruit to create a thin covering layer (optional for a smoother look) or leave the fruit exposed for added decoration.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and chilled.
Slice and serve the cheesecake cold. Enjoy this patriotic dessert with family and friends!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.4 g | 301% | |
| Saturated Fat | 144.4 g | 722% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 710 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 2910 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 441.9 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 313.5 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 856 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1379 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
