Here’s a festive and easy recipe for No-Bake Christmas Mini Cheesecakes — creamy, cute, and perfect for parties. They use a simple graham crust, a light no-bake filling, and fun holiday toppings. No oven required!
🎄 No-Bake Christmas Mini Cheesecakes
Ingredients
Crust
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
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16 oz (2 bricks) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1¼ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
Toppings (choose your Christmas style!)
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Crushed peppermint
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Mini candy canes
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Cranberry compote or whole sugared cranberries
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Sprinkles (red + green)
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White chocolate shavings
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Caramel or chocolate drizzle
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Chopped peppermint bark
You will also need:
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A muffin tin
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Cupcake liners (preferably festive ones!)
🥣 Instructions
1. Make the crust
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Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
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Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon into each liner.
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Press down firmly using a spoon or the bottom of a small cup.
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Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
2. Make the cheesecake filling
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Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar + vanilla and mix until creamy.
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In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
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Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
3. Assemble
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Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over each crust (piping makes them look extra cute).
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Smooth the tops or swirl into peaks.
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Refrigerate at least 2–3 hours or freeze for 30–45 minutes for quicker serving.
4. Decorate
Right before serving, add your toppings:
🎅 Peppermint Cheesecakes
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Crushed candy canes + white chocolate drizzle
🎄 Christmas Tree Cheesecakes
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Green-tinted whipped cream piped like a tree
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Star sprinkle on top
❄️ Winter Wonderland Cheesecakes
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White chocolate curls + sugared cranberries
🍫 Hot Cocoa Cheesecakes
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Cocoa powder dusting + mini marshmallows
🌟 Tips for Perfect No-Bake Minis
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Use full-fat cream cheese for firmness.
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Beat cream cheese fully so the filling is smooth.
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Do not skip chilling — it helps them set.
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Easily double the recipe for parties!
If you want, I can give you:
🎁 A no-bake gingerbread version,
🎁 A peppermint bark version, or
🎁 A grinch-themed mini cheesecake recipe!