Description
Santa’s Milk & Cookies Cheesecake Cups are a delightful twist on classic flavors, combining creamy cheesecake with the nostalgic tastes of holiday cookies. These adorable mini treats are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a satisfying crunch from the graham cracker crust and bursts of chocolate in every bite. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, these cheesecake cups will become a holiday favorite that your friends and family can’t resist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Candy canes (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into mini muffin tins to form crusts.
- Bake crusts for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and sour cream; mix until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips. Spoon or pipe the filling into cooled crusts.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Top with crushed candy canes before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake cup (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg