Festive no-bake mini cheesecakes decorated like Christmas gnomes, featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and strawberry hats—perfect for holiday parties and kids’ decorating fun.
Crust:
1¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
Filling:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Toppings:
10–12 strawberries (hulled)
¼ cup melted white chocolate or shredded coconut
Mini marshmallows, M&Ms, or candy for noses
Optional: whipped cream, candy eyes, sprinkles
Mix crust ingredients and press into lined cupcake tin. Chill.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold into cream cheese.
Pipe or spoon filling onto crusts. Smooth tops.
Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
Decorate with strawberry hats, beards, and candy noses.
Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Decorate right before serving for best results.
Store covered in fridge for up to 3 days.
Use silicone molds for easy release without liners.