Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes that are easy to prepare and perfect for the holiday season, featuring a creamy filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 16 oz softened cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand. Press into the bottoms of mini cheesecake cups.
- Make the Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, blending well. Fold in the whipped cream gently.
- Flavor it Up: Add vanilla extract and any desired flavors like peppermint or lemon zest.
- Assemble and Chill: Spoon the filling into the crusts and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Decorate and Serve: Top with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, or fresh berries before serving.
Notes
Make more than you think you need; these mini cheesecakes disappear quickly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, holiday dessert, mini desserts, creamy cheesecake, Christmas treats