Description
Delightful Easter No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes bring springtime sweetness to your dessert table with creamy layers of pastel perfection. Pastel-colored toppings and graham cracker crusts create irresistible mini treats you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 cup (125 grams) graham cracker crumbs (about 8 crackers)
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Binding and Decorative Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- Mini chocolate eggs (Cadbury Mini Eggs, M&Ms, or jelly beans)
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
- Shredded coconut (optional, for a nest effect)
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Distribute the mixture evenly across 12 cupcake liners, pressing firmly to create a compact base. Refrigerate the muffin tin to set the crust while preparing subsequent components.
- Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency. Ensure thorough incorporation of ingredients for a smooth texture.
- Independently whip cold heavy cream until it develops sturdy, defined peaks. This process typically requires 3-4 minutes of vigorous beating. Delicately integrate the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, folding gently to maintain airiness.
- Transfer the creamy filling onto the chilled crusts using a spoon or piping bag. Carefully smooth the surface to create an elegant, uniform appearance across each mini cheesecake.
- Allow the assembled desserts to set in the refrigerator for a minimum of three hours, preferably overnight. This resting period ensures proper firmness and enhances flavor development.
- Before serving, embellish each mini cheesecake with playful decorations. Consider adorning with miniature chocolate eggs, additional whipped cream, colorful sprinkles, or delicate coconut shavings to create a festive Easter-themed presentation.
Notes
- Prevent soggy crusts by pressing graham cracker mixture tightly into cupcake liners, ensuring a compact and sturdy base.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly and creates a silky texture.
- Achieve perfect whipped cream by chilling the mixing bowl and beaters beforehand, which helps create stable, fluffy peaks quickly.
- Customize these mini cheesecakes for dietary needs by substituting graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives and using low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg