Fun Gnome Mini Cheesecakes for Family Holiday Gatherings
No-bake Gnome Mini Cheesecakes made with a cookie crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, and adorable strawberry hats. A festive, fun dessert for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
Ingredients
1 cup crushed graham crackers or cookies
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup heavy cream, whipped (or 1½ cups whipped topping)
Topping:
12 whole strawberries, stemmed
12 red candy-coated chocolates (e.g. mini M&M’s)
½ cup whipped cream or frosting, for decorating
Instructions
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Line a muffin tin with 12 liners.
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Mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into liners. Chill.
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
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Spoon filling over crusts. Smooth tops. Chill 2–3 hours until set.
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Top each with a strawberry, pointed end up. Pipe whipped cream around base for beard and trim.
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Add a candy nose. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Keep chilled. Add decorations just before serving for best freshness.