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Easter No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes


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  • Author: Julie
  • Total Time: About 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Celebrate Easter with these adorable No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes! With a buttery shortbread crust and a smooth, creamy, lightly sweetened filling that can be colored in pastel shades, these little treats are perfect for spring gatherings. Decorated with whipped cream, candy eggs, and sprinkles, they’re as festive as they are delicious — no oven required!


Ingredients

Scale

Crust:

  • 6 oz shortbread cookies (about 12 round cookies)

  • ½ oz (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Filling:

  • 1 packet unflavored powdered gelatin (¼ oz or 2.5 teaspoons)*

  • 1 lb full-fat cream cheese, room temperature

  • 3.5 oz granulated sugar (½ cup)

  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature

Decorations:

  • Assorted gel food coloring (4 colors recommended)

  • ½ cup whipped cream

  • Candy eggs

  • Sprinkles


Instructions

  1. Make the crust:

    • Crush shortbread cookies into fine crumbs.

    • Mix with melted butter and cold water until combined.

    • Press mixture firmly into the bottoms of mini cheesecake molds or cupcake liners. Chill while preparing filling.

  2. Prepare gelatin:

    • Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water, let bloom for 5 minutes. Heat gently until dissolved, set aside.

  3. Make filling:

    • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.

    • Add lemon juice, vanilla, salt, and dissolved gelatin. Mix well.

    • In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

    • Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.

  4. Color and assemble:

    • Divide filling into 4 bowls. Add gel food coloring to each bowl to create pastel shades.

    • Spoon or pipe colored fillings over crusts in layers or swirls for a festive look.

    • Chill cheesecakes for at least 4 hours or until set.

  5. Decorate:

    • Top with whipped cream, candy eggs, and sprinkles before serving.

Notes

Keep refrigerated until serving.

Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering texture.

*Gelatin can be substituted with agar-agar for vegetarian option, but results may vary.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4+ hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake, Chilling
  • Cuisine: American