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Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 9 cheesecake bites
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites are adorable, healthy, and delicious mini treats perfect for festive occasions. These no-bake cheesecake bites feature a crunchy cookie crust, creamy tofu and peanut butter filling, topped with melted chocolate, vanilla frosting, and fresh strawberries shaped like Santa hats. They are vegan-friendly, use dairy-free ingredients, and combine rich flavors with a fun presentation.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 2 cups plain cookies
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • dash of salt

Cheesecake Filling

  • 7 oz tofu (about 1/2 box)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (melted)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • dash of salt

Toppings

  • Strawberries
  • Vanilla frosting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Start by adding the plain cookies to a food processor. Pulse them until they form a fine powder. Next, add sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a dash of salt to the food processor, then pulse again to combine all ingredients evenly into the crust mixture.
  2. Form the Crust Base: Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into each muffin cup. Use your finger to press the crust down firmly and evenly to form a base. Set the crusts aside while you prepare the filling.
  3. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Add tofu, peanut butter, melted chocolate chips, maple syrup, dairy-free milk, vanilla extract, and a dash of salt to the food processor. Blend all ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
  4. Fill the Cheesecake Bites: Spoon the creamy filling onto each crust in the muffin pan, filling each cup nearly to the top. Smooth the top with a spoon or spatula to create an even surface.
  5. Chill to Set: Place the muffin pan in the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate filling hardens and firms up, usually about 30 to 60 minutes.
  6. Decorate the Santa Hats: Fill a piping bag with vanilla frosting. Pipe a small ring of frosting on top of each cheesecake bite. Place a fresh strawberry upside down on the frosting. Add a small dollop of frosting to the tip of each strawberry to resemble the pom-pom of a Santa hat.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Once decorated, your festive Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites are ready to serve. Keep refrigerated until serving to maintain firmness and freshness.

Notes

  • These cheesecake bites are not only delicious but also healthier compared to traditional cheesecakes, using tofu and dairy-free ingredients.
  • The treats are vegan and gluten-free if you use gluten-free cookies.
  • You can customize the frosting and strawberry decorations to fit your holiday theme.
  • Ensure the cheesecake bites are well chilled before serving for the best texture.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
  • Calories: 324 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 203 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/santa-hat-cheesecake-bites-recipe/