“22 Irresistible Mini Christmas Cheesecakes That Wow Guests”
Festive mini cheesecakes shaped like Christmas trees, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Whipped cream or buttercream frosting
- Fresh cranberries or sugared cranberries
- Pomegranate arils
- Powdered sugar
- Optional: honey or white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into lined muffin tins. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 5–7 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Pour filling over crusts and bake for 15–18 minutes or until set. Cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours.
- Use a star tip to swirl whipped topping or frosting into a tall tree shape.
- Top each tree with pomegranate seeds, cranberries, and powdered sugar. Drizzle with honey or melted white chocolate.
Notes
- Chill cheesecakes thoroughly before decorating.
- Use fresh cranberries for a tart contrast.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/mini-christmas-cheesecakes-recipe/