No-Bake Christmas Mini Cheesecakes (Printable Version)

Festive chilled mini cheesecakes with smooth cream cheese filling and crunchy graham crusts, perfect for holiday celebrations.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 6 tablespoons melted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Filling

04 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1 cup cold heavy cream
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

08 - Red and green sprinkles
09 - Optional: crushed candy canes

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
02 - Press crust mixture firmly into bottoms of mini cheesecake liners or a mini muffin tin. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
04 - Gradually mix in powdered sugar until fully combined.
05 - In a chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
06 - Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth and light.
07 - Spoon or pipe filling onto chilled crusts, smoothing tops evenly.
08 - Refrigerate assembled mini cheesecakes for at least 3 hours until firm.
09 - Before serving, sprinkle red and green sprinkles and optional crushed candy canes for festive embellishment.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use room temperature cream cheese for easier incorporation into the batter.
02 - Mini cheesecakes can be prepared one day ahead for convenience.
03 - Customize toppings to suit personal preferences.