βοΈ No-Bake Christmas Mini Cheesecakes ππ°β¨
Festive, creamy mini cheesecakes with a graham cracker crust, smooth filling, and holiday sprinkles!
Ingredients
Crust
- 1Β½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar
Filling
- 8 oz (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Festive Topping
- 2β3 tbsp red & green holiday sprinkles
- ΒΌ cup (30 g) crushed candy canes
- Optional: melted white chocolate drizzle, edible glitter, or mini chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Make Crust: Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar until sandy. Divide among 12 molds (~1Β½ tbsp each). Press firmly. Chill 10 minutes (or freeze 5).
- Prepare Filling Base: Beat cream cheese until smooth (~2 minutes). Add powdered sugar and mix until lump-free.
- Whip Cream: In chilled bowl, whip cream and vanilla to stiff peaks. Do not over-whip.
- Fold Together: Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture in 2β3 additions. Avoid deflating.
- Fill & Set: Spoon or pipe filling over crusts. Smooth tops. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours (overnight best).
- Decorate & Serve: Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles or candy canes. Add optional drizzle or glitter. Serve chilled.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 4β6 hours
- Total Time: ~6.5 hours
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes
- Kcal: ~250 kcal per cheesecake
β¨ A merry, no-bake treat thatβs creamy, crunchy, and sparkling with holiday cheer!