Description
Delightful no-bake Gnome Mini Cheesecakes perfect for festive occasions, featuring creamy filling and whimsical decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh strawberries, for hat decorations
- Whipped cream, for beards
- Shredded coconut, for beards
- Berries (blueberries, raspberries) for decoration
- Sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of mini muffin liners or silicone molds to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Distribute the cheesecake filling evenly over the crusts.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Decorate with edible hats (strawberry halves, sugar cones) and beards (whipped cream, coconut) before serving.
Notes
Let the cheesecakes sit out for 5-10 minutes before serving for the best texture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg