Description
Creamy, smooth, and beautifully pink no-bake cheesecake bites with a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for parties, holidays, or an easy make-ahead dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring, as needed
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined or lightly greased 8×8-inch square baking dish to form an even crust. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until fully incorporated.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add pink food coloring a little at a time until you reach your desired shade. Mix until evenly colored.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and firm (overnight is best for clean slices).
- Top with whipped cream and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
- Slice into bite-sized squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, chill overnight for a firmer texture and cleaner slices.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze (without topping) up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- Crust swaps: Use chocolate cookie crumbs, vanilla wafers, or digestive biscuits.
- Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free cookie crumbs for the crust.
- Food coloring is optional and only affects appearance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
