Christmas Tree Mini Cheesecakes
Delight your guests this holiday season with these charming Christmas Tree Mini Cheesecakes! Each bite features a rich, creamy filling infused with vanilla and a hint of festive green, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these adorable treats are sure to bring joy and create lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 3 drops green food coloring
- Decorative toppings (sprinkles or edible glitter)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press one tablespoon of the mixture into each muffin cup.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Stir in green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over each crust, filling almost to the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (65g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg