Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites
Festive, no-bake Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites featuring a crispy rice base, creamy cheesecake layer, and fresh strawberry tops perfect for holiday parties.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 25 bites
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 25–30 fresh strawberries, hulled
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and marshmallows together in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in crispy rice cereal until fully coated and press evenly into the pan. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in whipped cream gently.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled cereal base and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Cut into squares and top each with an upside-down strawberry.
- Pipe a small dot of whipped cream on top of each strawberry to create a Santa hat effect.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are dry before topping to avoid sliding.
- Use a piping bag for clean whipped cream dots.
- Chill thoroughly before slicing for best texture.
Find it online: https://www.cookfulcorner.com/santa-hat-cheesecake-bites/