Gnome Mini Cheesecakes – Adorable No-Bake Christmas Dessert
These adorable no-bake Gnome Mini Cheesecakes feature a buttery crust, creamy vanilla filling, and festive strawberry gnome toppers. A whimsical, crowd-pleasing holiday dessert perfect for Christmas parties and edible gifting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12–14 mini cheesecakes 1x
Ingredients
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
1½ tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup heavy cream
12–14 fresh strawberries, hulled
6–7 mini marshmallows, halved
Whipped cream or frosting, for decoration
Instructions
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Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into lined muffin tins. Chill.
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
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Fill each crust with cheesecake filling. Smooth tops. Chill at least 4 hours.
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Top with strawberries (pointed side up). Pipe whipped cream for beard and hat trim. Add half a mini marshmallow as nose.
Notes
Chill before decorating for best structure.
Use piping bags for neat decorating.
Decorate just before serving.