Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Lasagna – the ultimate showstopper for your summer gatherings, Fourth of July parties, or any time you feel like celebrating in delicious style!
You definitely don’t want to pass up on this patriotic dessert. Sweet, creamy, and colorful, this cake is layer upon layer of irresistible magic.
Why You’ll Love this Patriotic Cheesecake Lasagna
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare it the day before, so you can relax and enjoy the festivities stress-free.
- Crowd-Pleaser: From kids to grandparents, everyone will be asking for seconds (or thirds!).
- Perfect for Parties: With its bold colors and crowd-pleasing layers of creamy goodness, this dish is a guaranteed hit at any celebration.
- Sweet and Creamy Goodness: Every bite is a dreamy combination of fluffy cream and silky pudding all on top of a buttery cake base.
What You’ll Need:
Ingredients:
- All purpose flour
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Red & Blue gel food color
- Cheesecake pudding mix
- Milk
- Red gel food color
- Cool whip
- Red, White, and Blue sprinkles, optional
Equipment:
- Large mixing bowl(s)
- 9×13 baking dish
- Electric mixer
Step-by-Step Directions:
To make things even easier for you, I created a simple photo guide below. For all measurements and a more detailed guide, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
Make the Crust:
Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and flour using a fork, mixing until the texture becomes light, crumbly, and well blended.
Step 2 – Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes. Let the crust cool completely before proceeding.
Add the Blue Cheesecake Layer:
Step 3 – In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy. Add a generous amount of blue gel food coloring and mix thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed.
Step 4 – Spread the blue cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust in the pan, creating a smooth layer. Place it in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
Add the Red Pudding Layer:
Step 5 – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding, milk, and a generous amount of red gel food coloring until smooth. Allow the pudding to soft set for 5 minutes.
Step 6 – Gently spread this mixture over the blue cream cheese layer, being careful not to mix the two together.
Top with Whipped Cream and Sprinkles:
Step 7 – Finish by adding the Cool Whip, spreading it evenly across the top. Place the dessert in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 6 hours or overnight for the best results.
Step 8 – If desired, top with sprinkles before serving.
Essential Tips:
Don’t skip these tips – read them before starting to avoid any potential mistakes.
- Make sure the cream cheese is well softened before starting. This will make it much easier to get that creamy consistency without any lumps.
- Use a regular rubber spatula or an offset spatula to spread each layer evenly.
- Make sure the cream cheese layer is well chilled before adding the pudding layer. Otherwise the colors could blend together and won’t look as nice.
- Experiment with different toppings such as chopped nuts, white chocolate shavings, or fresh fruit to add your own personal touch to the dessert.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Storage Tips
- Make ahead: This recipe can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Storage: Store any leftover cheesecake lasagna in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: This cheesecake lasagna can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap tightly before placing in the freezer. Allow the lasagna to thaw in the fridge overnight before cutting and serving.
If you liked my Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Lasagna, you’re going to love my Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad. It’s simple, patriotic, and a deliciously light side dish that perfectly compliments this rich dessert lasagna.
Or you can check out all my patriotic ideas right here.
Red White and Blue Cheesecake Lasagna
You'll love this easy Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Lasagna! Perfect for July 4th or Memorial Day, it's rich, creamy, and irresistible.
Ingredients
Crust Layer
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
Blue Cheesecake Layer
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Blue gel food color
Red Cheesecake Pudding Layer
- 2 (3.4 oz.) packages of cheesecake pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- Red gel food color
Whipped Cream Layer
- 8 ounces cool whip
- 4th of July sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350˚F. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and flour using a fork, mixing until the texture becomes light, crumbly, and well blended.
- Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes. Let the crust cool completely before proceeding.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy. Add a generous amount of blue gel food coloring and mix thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed.
- Spread the blue cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust in the pan, creating a smooth layer. Place it in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding, milk, and a generous amount of red gel food coloring until smooth. Allow the pudding to soft set for 5 minutes
- Gently spread this mixture over the blue cream cheese layer, being careful not to mix the two together.
- Finish by adding the Cool Whip, spreading it evenly across the top. Place the dessert in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 6 hours or overnight for the best results.
- If desired, top with sprinkles before serving.
Notes
Remember, the step-by-step photos and FAQ in the recipe post are there to help you if you feel stuck at any point.
- Make sure the cream cheese is well softened before starting. This will make it much easier to get that creamy consistency without any lumps.
- Use a regular rubber spatula or an offset spatula to spread each layer evenly.
- Make sure the cream cheese layer is well chilled before adding the pudding layer. Otherwise the colors could blend together and won't look as nice.
- Experiment with different toppings such as chopped nuts, white chocolate shavings, or fresh fruit to add your own personal touch to the dessert.
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