Adorable Gnome Mini Cheesecakes for Festive Baking
These gnome mini cheesecakes are no-bake, creamy holiday treats topped with strawberries, frosting beards, and candy eyes. Festive, fun, and easy to make ahead—perfect for Christmas gatherings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
12 strawberries, hulled
1/2 cup white frosting or whipped topping
24 candy eyes or mini chocolate chips
Optional: mini M&Ms or sugar pearls for noses
Instructions
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Mix graham crumbs and melted butter. Press into lined mini muffin pan. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
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Spoon or pipe filling onto crusts. Chill 2+ hours until firm.
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Top each with a strawberry hat.
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Pipe frosting around base for beard.
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Add eyes and optional nose.
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Chill until serving.
Notes
Use silicone molds for easy removal. Decorate just before serving if using whipped cream.