Mini Pink Cheesecakes with M&M’s Recipe
These Mini Pink Cheesecakes with M&M’s are a fun and festive dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, a smooth and creamy pink filling made with whipped cream, cream cheese, and crushed Valentines M&M’s. Perfectly portioned in cupcake liners, these no-bake treats are easy to assemble and set in the freezer to create a delightful, colorful dessert that’s ideal for parties or Valentine’s Day celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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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, then 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 together with the vanilla extract until soft peaks form, creating a smooth, airy texture.
- Incorporate cream cheese: Add the room-temperature cream cheese into the whipped cream and continue whipping until the mixture is fully combined, smooth, and free of lumps.
- Add sweetness and mix-ins: Gradually add the powdered sugar and crushed Valentines M&M’s into the cream cheese mixture. Gently whisk 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 inside the cupcake liners, filling each almost to the top. Garnish each with additional crushed M&M’s 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.
- For a smoother crust, press firmly to compact the graham cracker mixture well.
- Feel free to substitute Valentines M&M’s with any other colorful candy of your choice.
- If you prefer a sweeter crust, add a tablespoon of powdered sugar to the graham cracker mixture before pressing it in.
- These mini cheesecakes should be stored frozen and consumed within 3-4 days for best freshness.
Keywords: mini cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake, Valentines dessert, pink cheesecake, M&M cheesecake, festive dessert, easy dessert
