Festive Gnome Cheesecakes for Holiday Baking Contests
These adorable no-bake gnome mini cheesecakes are festive, creamy, and perfect for Christmas. With a cookie crust, fluffy filling, and playful red hats, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
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1/3 cup melted butter
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12 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Red candy melts or white chocolate + red food coloring
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Shredded coconut or white chocolate shavings
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Mini marshmallows, M&Ms, or candy pearls (for noses)
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Strawberries or candy cones (for hats)
Instructions
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Line muffin pan with cupcake liners.
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Mix crushed crackers and butter. Press into liners. Chill 15 minutes.
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Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add vanilla.
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Fold in whipped cream gently. Spoon over crusts. Smooth tops.
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Chill 4+ hours or overnight.
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Dip strawberry or cone “hats” in red chocolate. Let set.
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Top cheesecakes with coconut (beard), red hat, and candy nose.
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Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
Use silicone molds for easy release. Flavor the filling with citrus or mint. Decorate just before serving for best texture.