Description
Delight in these easy-to-make no-bake mini cheesecakes, perfect for holiday celebrations, featuring a creamy filling and a festive graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Crushed peppermint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar; mix until combined.
- Press the mixture into mini cheesecake cups or a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners to form the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- Fold in the whipped cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice gently until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crusts, filling each cup to the brim.
- Sprinkle tops with crushed peppermint or cocoa powder for a festive touch.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with additional whipped cream and festive sprinkles.
Notes
For a lighter version, opt for low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt. Try different toppings like fresh berries or chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: holiday dessert, no-bake cheesecake, mini cheesecakes, festive treats, Christmas recipes