Mini Santa Hat Cheesecakes: The Best Festive Treat for Everyone
These Mini Santa Hat Cheesecakes are the perfect festive treat to bring joy to your holiday gatherings. They are easy to make and are sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup strawberries, halved
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently, then spoon the mixture onto the crust in the muffin tin.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Once set, top each cheesecake with a half strawberry and a dollop of whipped cream to create a Santa hat look.
- Finish with a sprinkle of chocolate chips for decoration.
Notes
- For a lower calorie option, you can substitute low-fat cream cheese and use less sugar.
- These can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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