Description
These No-Bake Christmas Mini Cheesecakes are creamy, festive treats perfect for the holiday season, combining nostalgic flavors and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and a pinch of sugar. Mix until well combined and crumbly. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of each mini cheesecake cup. Chill for about 10-15 minutes to set.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Assembly: Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust in each cup and smooth the top.
- Chill: Place the cheesecakes back in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Serve: Add toppings if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
For a variation, consider using Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a tangy twist. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: no-bake, cheesecake, mini desserts, holiday treats, Christmas