Description
Delight your guests with these Snow Globe Cheesecake Bites, a festive and creamy no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, smooth vanilla cream cheese filling, topped with mini marshmallows, melted white chocolate, and shimmering edible glitter for a magical snowy effect.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Filling
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Topping
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup edible glitter or shimmer sugar (for the snow effect)
- Optional: sprinkles or holiday-themed decorations
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the graham cracker crusts.
- Mix Crust Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated and have a wet sand-like texture.
- Form Crusts: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a silicone mini muffin tray or a lined mini muffin tin, making sure each crust is evenly packed using a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake Crusts: Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until they turn lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow them to cool completely.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, beating continuously until the mixture is fully smooth and incorporated.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, indicating it’s ready to fold.
- Combine Fillings: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate the airiness.
- Fill Crusts: Spoon the cheesecake filling into the cooled graham cracker crusts, smoothing the tops carefully with a spatula.
- Add Toppings: Place a few mini marshmallows on each cheesecake bite and drizzle melted white chocolate over the marshmallows for added flavor and decoration.
- Create Snow Effect: Generously sprinkle edible glitter or shimmer sugar over each bite to create a magical snowy appearance.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mini cheesecake bites for at least 4 hours to allow the filling to set properly.
- Remove from Pan: Once set, carefully pop each cheesecake bite out of the tray, taking care to maintain their shape.
- Optional Decoration: Before serving, optionally decorate with additional sprinkles or holiday-themed decorations to enhance their festive look.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Use a silicone mini muffin tray for easy removal of cheesecake bites without breaking.
- For best results, chill the bites thoroughly to allow proper setting of the filling.
- Edible glitter or shimmer sugar adds visual appeal but is optional and can be omitted if unavailable.
- White chocolate drizzle can be warmed carefully in the microwave or over a double boiler to prevent burning.
