Description
Delightful no-bake mini cheesecakes with a creamy filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, crushed candy canes, chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Combine crumbs with melted butter and stir well, then press into mini dessert cups. Chill in the fridge.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and spices.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble: Spoon or pipe the filling into the chilled crusts and smooth the tops. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Serve and decorate: Top with fresh fruit or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing. Chill the crust for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, no-bake, Christmas dessert, festive treats, holiday recipes