Description

These No-Bake Christmas Mini Cheesecakes are creamy, festive, and perfect for an easy holiday dessert without turning on the oven. With a buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy vanilla-peppermint cheesecake filling, whipped topping, crushed candy canes, and bright Christmas sprinkles, this easy recipe is a fun make-ahead dessert for parties, Christmas food ideas, holiday dessert boards, quick sweet treats, and simple no-bake dessert ideas.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

16 ounces full-fat block cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

1/3 cup sour cream

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

1 cup whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream, for decorating

1/3 cup crushed candy canes

2 tablespoons red and green sprinkles or sanding sugar

Instructions

1. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly combined.

3. Divide the crumb mixture among the liners and press firmly into the bottom of each cup.

4. Chill the crusts for 15 to 20 minutes while preparing the filling.

5. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

6. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and sour cream, then beat until fully combined.

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

8. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.

9. Spoon or pipe the filling over the chilled crusts and smooth the tops.

10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm.

11. Decorate with whipped topping, crushed candy canes, and red and green sprinkles before serving.

Notes

Use full-fat block cream cheese for the firmest, creamiest filling.

Add crushed candy canes right before serving so they stay crunchy and colorful.

For cleaner edges, freeze the cheesecakes for 15 to 20 minutes before peeling away the liners.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
Calories: 285
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 165mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 58mg

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