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No-Bake Christmas Mini Cheesecakes


  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These No-Bake Christmas Mini Cheesecakes are a delightful holiday treat that brings festive flair to your dessert table. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling, and cheerful peppermint candy toppings, they are easy to make and require zero oven time. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or fun food ideas for a holiday party, these mini cheesecakes are the perfect solution. Great for gift trays, potlucks, or make-ahead snacks, they’re a must-have for any holiday menu.


Ingredients

1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs

0.25 cup granulated sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

0.5 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

16 oz cream cheese, softened

0.5 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

Whipped cream, for topping

Crushed peppermint candies

Red and green sanding sugar (optional)


Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.

2. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and press 1-2 tablespoons of crust mixture firmly into each liner. Chill for 10 minutes.

3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice; mix until fully combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

5. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until fully incorporated.

6. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture over the chilled crusts, filling almost to the top. Smooth the tops.

7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecakes to set.

8. Decorate with piped whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and festive sanding sugar before serving.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.

For best results, chill the crust before adding the filling.

Add toppings just before serving to keep the texture crisp and fresh.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: easy dessert, holiday treats, no-bake cheesecake, Christmas recipes, mini cheesecakes