Description
These Mini Christmas Cheesecakes are creamy, festive, and delightfully easy to make—perfect for parties, gifting, or adding a touch of holiday cheer to your dessert table. With a buttery graham cracker crust and colorful sprinkles, they’re guaranteed to bring joy to every bite.
Ingredients
Crust:
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1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
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1/4 cup melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 large eggs
Topping:
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Red and green sprinkles
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
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In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
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Add vanilla extract and sour cream; mix well.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter to form the crust.
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Press the crust mixture evenly into mini cupcake liners.
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Pour cheesecake filling over the crust, filling each liner about ¾ full.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
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Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Add festive red and green sprinkles before serving.
Notes
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Don’t worry if the centers jiggle slightly—this is ideal for creamy cheesecakes.
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You can make these up to 3 days in advance and store them chilled.
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Add a dollop of whipped cream before the sprinkles for extra flair.
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Gingersnap crumbs can be used instead of graham crackers for a spiced holiday flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg