No-bake Christmas Mini Cheesecakes (Printable Version)
Creamy mini cheesecakes with graham cracker crust and festive sprinkles, chilled to perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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6 tablespoons melted butter
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup cold heavy cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Decoration
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Red and green sprinkles
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Optional: crushed candy canes
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly until mixture resembles wet sand.
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Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottoms of mini cheesecake liners or a mini muffin tin to form a compact crust layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
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In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese, mixing until fully integrated and smooth.
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In a chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and light in texture.
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Spoon or pipe the filling onto the chilled crusts, smoothing the tops evenly.
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Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or until firm and set.
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Just before serving, garnish with red and green sprinkles and optional crushed candy canes for a festive presentation.
# Additional Notes:
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For best texture, ensure heavy cream is thoroughly chilled before whipping.