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Mini Bunny Cheesecakes

These adorable mini cheesecakes are easy to make at home and perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs Any brand is fine, don’t overthink this.
  • 5 tablespoons Melted butter Melt before mixing with graham cracker crumbs.
For the cheesecake filling
  • 16 ounces Cream cheese (full-fat) Low-fat cream cheese does not set properly.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust if cream cheese is tangy.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Quality vanilla makes a difference.
For decorations
  • 12 mini Marshmallows For bunny tails.
  • 2 teaspoons Powdered sugar For coating marshmallows.
  • 12 mini Pink candies For bunny feet.
  • 3-4 Cadbury eggs Cadbury eggs For garnish on top.
  • 1 tablespoon Melted white chocolate Optional, for drizzling on top.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of cupcake liners placed in a muffin tin.
Making the cheesecake filling
  1. In a mixer, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
  3. Spoon the cheesecake batter on top of the crust in each liner.
  4. Bake for about 20 minutes until they barely jiggle in the center.
  5. Let them cool completely before decorating.
Decorating
  1. Roll mini marshmallows in powdered sugar for the tails.
  2. Cut regular marshmallows in half at an angle for the feet and use mini candies for toes.
  3. Gently press the feet onto the cheesecake base and place a tail on top.
  4. For a Cadbury egg version, just place the eggs on top.
  5. Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.
Serving
  1. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Serve with extra candies on the side.
  3. Pairs well with hot chocolate.

Notes

These can be made up to two days ahead. Keep chilled until decoration. Can also be frozen without toppings.