Christmas Tree Mini Cheesecakes: The Best Festive Delight
These delightful mini cheesecakes are perfect for the holiday season, resembling Christmas trees and bursting with flavor, making them a festive treat for everyone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Green food coloring, as needed
- Red candy melts, for topping
- Sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of mini cheesecake cups.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in sour cream.
- Add green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crusts and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before removing from cups.
- Melt red candy melts and drizzle over cheesecakes. Add sprinkles for decoration.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, use holiday-themed sprinkles.
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese for a smoother batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Christmas, Mini Cheesecakes, Desserts, Holiday Recipes