Description
A delightful recipe for creamy mini cheesecakes with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Divide evenly among cupcake liners and press down firmly.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon or pipe the filling into the crusts and smooth tops.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Serve and Decorate: Top with whipped cream, crushed peppermint, or chocolate shavings.
Notes
For variations, try adding peppermint or crushed cranberries for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, no-bake, Christmas, holidays, dessert