Easy No-Bake Gnome Cheesecakes for Holiday Entertaining
Adorable no-bake mini cheesecakes decorated like Christmas gnomes with strawberry hats and white chocolate beards. A festive holiday treat that’s easy and fun.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: 6–8 mini cheesecakes 1x
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
6–8 strawberries, tops trimmed
6–8 mini round candies (for noses)
2 oz white chocolate or 1/4 cup shredded coconut (for beards)
Instructions
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Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into muffin liners in a tin. Chill.
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Fold in whipped topping gently until combined.
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Spoon or pipe filling into liners. Chill at least 2 hours.
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Top with strawberries (pointed side up) for hats.
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Pipe or spoon white chocolate or coconut for beards.
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Add candy noses under the strawberry hats.
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Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Use gluten-free or vegan substitutes as needed. Keep refrigerated for up to 4 days. For added flair, dust with powdered sugar before serving.