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Sweet Tart Cheesecake Pie is a tasty dessert treat for the 4th of July holiday. It’s easy to make, and everyone will thank you!
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Happy Birthday America and to me! The 4th of July is my favorite holiday. I love the patriotism, the celebrations, seeing families together, the BBQ’s, cookout and picnics, the parades and fireworks, just everything about it. I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th. Below is one of my favorite songs, perfect for Independence Day!
Today I wanted to share an easy cheesecake recipe with you. No, this isn’t my birthday cake! 🙂 I’m making a Devil’s Food Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting and PB Cups for that! Got to feed my addiction, ya know?! 😉 I’ve had this recipe so long, I can’t even remember where it came from. This cheesecake recipe has a fruity flavor, similar to Sweet Tarts candy. It is easy to throw together because it uses drink mixes and a prepared crust. If you’re looking for an easy dessert that impresses, this couldn’t be any easier!
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Sweet Tart Cheesecake Pie
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Ingredients
- 2 blocks cream cheese, at room temperature, 8 oz. each
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Tang drink mix
- ¼ cup cherry drink mix
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust
Topping
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- non-pareils, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Place cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and mix with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the 1/2 cup sugar, Tang, cherry drink mix, flour, and vanilla. Mix well. Add sour cream and eggs; mix well. Spread the mixture into the crust.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the center is almost set. Remove the cheesecake from the oven. Turn the heat to 450° F.
- Mix the topping ingredients and carefully spread it over the cheesecake. Return the cheesecake to the oven for 5 minutes to set the topping. Remove from oven and sprinkle with nonpareils, if desired.
- Let cheesecake cool for 30 minutes on the counter, then chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Feel free to try different drink mix flavors!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published on July 4, 2012. Updated on April 21, 2021.
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You can't get more American than this pie… it even has the drink of the Astronauts in it. My family has a strange love of Tang they will get a kick out of making this cake.
I haven't had Tang to drink in ages …. Hope your family enjoys this as much as mine, Diane 🙂
Awesome song! Beautiful cheesecake – irresistible!
Thank you so much, Marsha 🙂
This looks amazing! I love cheesecake! Thanks for another great recipe to our party!
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Super tart.
I found this via Simple Living with Diane Balch. I linked in a retro steak dish. Have a super week.
Thank you for stopping by Carole. I'm on my way to check it out. 🙂
Wow, who can resist Cheesecake! Thanks for linking up with The Ease of Freeze!
Thank you for stopping by, Sarah. Have a great weekend.
Hi Jamie,
I just love your music! What a great summertime treat for this hot weather, your Cheesecake looks fabulous. Hope you are having a great holiday week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you, Miz Helen. We had a wonderful week. I hope you are staying cool in all this heat!
Your newest follower here! This Sweet Tart Cheesecake sounds so good! My boys love the candy Sweet Tarts and cheesecake so I'm sure they would love this combo! Gotta try it! Thanks for sharing!
~Jen
Thank you for stopping by, Jen. I would love to know what you think when you do try it!
This looks so refreshing! Jamie I grabbed your button, stop by and grab mine if you like!
Thank you! I'll stop by and check out your blog 🙂
This looks very very tasty! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for stopping by!
This sounds delish!
Thank you, Nicole!