Description
These Mini Pink Cheesecakes are adorable, no-bake treats featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust and a creamy, sweet pink-tinted filling studded with crushed Valentines M&M’s. Perfect for parties or a fun dessert, these cheesecakes set quickly in the freezer and require no baking, making them easy and delightful to prepare.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup crushed Valentines M&M’s
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and spoon the graham cracker mixture into each liner. Use a small glass or the back of a spoon to firmly press down on the mixture, forming a compact crust at the base of each liner.
- Whip the cream: Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the heavy cream along with the vanilla extract until soft peaks form, ensuring it has a smooth, airy texture.
- Incorporate cream cheese: Add the room-temperature cream cheese to the whipped cream and continue whipping until the mixture is fully combined and smooth, with no lumps remaining.
- Add sweetness and mix-ins: Gradually add the powdered sugar and the crushed Valentines M&M’s into the cream cheese mixture. Whisk gently until the M&M pieces are evenly distributed throughout the creamy filling.
- Assemble the cheesecakes: Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crusts in the cupcake liners, filling each almost to the top. Garnish with additional crushed M&M’s on top for decoration.
- Set the cheesecakes: Place the assembled mini cheesecakes in the freezer and allow them to set for at least 2 hours until firm and ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use cupcake liners to make removal easier and for a neat presentation.
- For a firmer crust, press down the graham cracker mixture firmly.
- These cheesecakes should be served chilled or frozen and can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute the Valentines M&M’s with any other colored or themed candy to suit different occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
