Red, White & Blue Cookie Cups ~ A Patriotic Dessert

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Pretty much the perfect two bites with a rich chocolate-y cookie, smooth creamy cheesecake and the tart tang from a blueberry! They definitely add a festive touch to any patriotic party! These are pretty much a go-to party dessert in our house! And these pint-sized patriotic treats start with a red velvet cake mix, get filled with a no-bake cheesecake filling and topped with a plump, ripe blueberry (or sprinkles!) – YUM!
from shakentogetherlife.com

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Ingredients

  • Red - Red Velvet Cookie Cups
  • One red velvet cake mix
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or 1 stick (1/2 cup) melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • White - Creamy No Bake Cheesecake
  • 4 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 oz. Cool Whip, thawed
  • Blue - Topping/Garnish
  • Ripe blueberries
  • Seasonal Sprinkles
  • Paper Flags

Preparation

Step 1

Red Velvet Cookies Cups:
Mix together cake mix, oil/butter and eggs.
Place a 1 inch ball in each cup of a mini cupcake pan.
Bake at 350* for about 11 - 13 minutes (baking times may vary)
Allow to cool for a minute or so and then use a tart press or the back of a measuring spoon to press in the center of each cookie, creating the cookie cup.

Cheesecake Filling
Cream together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Fold in Cool Whip until incorporated. Place in a piping bag and fill each cookie cup.

Garnish/Topping
Top each filled cookie cup with a ripe blueberry or seasonal sprinkles and garnish with a paper flag.

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