Description
Delightful Easter No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes blend creamy indulgence with festive charm. Pastel-colored treats bring springtime joy to dessert tables, offering quick, elegant bites that celebrate seasonal sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (120 g) graham cracker crumbs (about 8 crackers)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Mini chocolate eggs (Cadbury Mini Eggs, M&Ms, or jelly beans)
- Whipped cream
- Shredded coconut (optional, for a nest effect)
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Blend graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar into a cohesive mixture. Distribute evenly across cupcake liners, pressing firmly to create a compact base. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Filling Fusion: Whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until silky smooth. In a separate vessel, transform cold heavy whipping cream into a voluminous mixture with stiff peaks. Delicately incorporate whipped cream into the cream cheese base, maintaining a light, airy texture.
- Architectural Assembly: Elegantly transfer the creamy filling onto prepared crusts, using a spoon or piping technique. Smooth the surface to create a pristine, professional appearance.
- Chilling Transformation: Permit the mini cheesecakes to set in the refrigerator for a minimum of three hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to solidify.
- Festive Finale: Embellish with whimsical decorations such as miniature chocolate eggs, dollops of whipped cream, colorful sprinkles, or delicate coconut shavings. Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful Easter-inspired treat.
Notes
- Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a compact, stable base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth, lump-free filling without over-mixing.
- Beat cream at cold temperature and stop exactly when stiff peaks form to prevent butter-like texture and maintain light, airy consistency.
- These mini cheesecakes can be prepared 2-3 days in advance, making them perfect for stress-free Easter entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg