Mini Funfetti Cheesecake Bites

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No Bake Funfetti Cheesecake Bites are made with a classic graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake batter and loaded with rainbow sprinkles. These don’t require any baking and can be made days ahead. Topped with a swirl of whipped cream and more rainbow sprinkles for a fun and creamy dessert!

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no bake funfetti cheesecake bites

It doesn’t get any easier than these Mini No Bake Funfetti Cheesecake Bites! Made with an easy graham cracker crust, a super creamy cheesecake filling, and lots of sprinkles. We top the cheesecakes with whipped cream and more rainbow sprinkles that’s sure to always be a hit and crowd pleaser.

This is the perfect dessert to make a day ahead or for a birthday party. Made with a handful of ingredients and you don’t need any fancy kitchen equipment or a springform pan- woohoo!

If you’ve been following along, you know I love funfetti desserts like my Birthday Cake Cheesecake, Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies, Funfetti Dip, and Funfetti Cupcakes.

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key ingredients

• Cream cheese: Softened and full fat cream cheese works best with this recipe. It’s essential that the cream cheese is softened at room temperature so it blends well to make the cheesecake batter. You don’t want a lumpy cheesecake!
• Powdered sugar: Adds sweetness. Granulated sugar won’t work for this recipe as the texture of the sugar would be too grainy.
• Vanilla extract: Enhances and adds a warm flavor. I love using vanilla bean paste for even more rich flavor.
• Almond extract: Adds the “funfetti cake batter flavor”. This is optional but highly recommended!
• Heavy whipping cream: Used to make the whipped cream and to make it light and fluffy. Make sure the heavy cream is cold when adding it to the bowl to whip. Alternatively, you could use store bought Cool Whip instead.
• Graham crackers: Used to make the graham cracker crumbs. Honey graham crackers are my favorite to make cheesecake crusts but you can also use cinnamon or chocolate flavors. 
• Rainbow sprinkles: We can’t call these funfetti cheesecake bites without the funfetti sprinkles, of course! Rainbow jimmies sprinkles work best as apposed to nonpareils that can bleed through the mixture.

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how to make no bake funfetti cheesecake bites

Prepare graham cracker crust: In a food processor, add the graham crackers and process until you have coarse crumbs. Add melted butter and process again until combined and the mixture turns into a damp, sand-like consistency or fine crumbs.

Add graham cracker mixture to muffin pan: Form Line a REGULAR muffin pan with paper liners or silicone wrappers and evenly divide the graham cracker mixture among 12 cups. With a spice jar, firmly press onto the cookie mixture to form a crust and set aside.

Make whipped cream: In a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat together on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.

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Mix cream cheese mixture: In a separate large bowl beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and extracts until smooth and combined. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

Make cheesecake filling: Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and fold together until incorporated.

Fill and freeze: Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly on top of the graham cracker crusts. Even the tops with the back of the spoon and then cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 1 hour or until set.

Add toppings and enjoy: Top with a swirl of whipped cream or your favorite frosting and additional sprinkles (optional), enjoy!

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recipe variations

• Cheesecake crust: Instead of using a graham cracker crust use Golden Oreos, regular Oreos, sugar cookie dough (or crushed sugar cookies), Nilla wafers, or chocolate graham crackers.
• Sprinkles: Switch up the sprinkles to any color for any occasion. Use red and green sprinkles for Christmas or pastel sprinkles during the spring or Easter.
• Gluten-free cheesecake: Use gluten-free graham crackers instead of regular graham crackers.
• Add-ins: Chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and crushed or chopped cookie pieces make great additions.
• Toppings: A swirl of your favorite whipped topping or frosting is always a good idea. Sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies, chopped nuts, cookie dough, and fresh berries.
• No Bake Funfetti Cheesecake Bars: Make bars instead of individual cheesecakes by adding the graham cracker crust and cheesecake filling to a 9×9 inch baking pan. Freeze and slice into bars.

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pro tips

• Room temperature cream cheese: It’s extremely important that the cream cheese is at room temperature and soft enough to blend together smoothly to create an extra creamy texture.
• If you do not have a food processor: Crush the graham crackers by sealing them in an airtight bag and smashing them with a rolling pin or another hard object.  
• Long freeze time: Let the no bake funfetti cheesecake bites sit in the freezer overnight to be sure they are set.
• Shortcut: Use Cool Whip instead of whipping your own whipped cream. This will save you a few minutes.

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leftovers & storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 

You can also freeze your cheesecakes bites by individually wrapping each cheesecake with plastic wrap and then with aluminum foil. Place them in an airtight container. Be sure the cheesecake bites are completely cool before freezing.

They will freeze up to 3 months. When ready to eat the frozen cheesecakes bites, simply defrost on the counter for 2-4 hours and enjoy. This is great for individually servings

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