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Mermaid Tail Cheesecake Cups Recipe

Mermaid Tail Cheesecake Cups Recipe

These Mermaid Tail Cheesecake Cups are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a vanilla wafer cookie crust and creamy teal-colored cheesecake filling, perfect for ocean-themed celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cups
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • piping bag
  • Small clear cups

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 box vanilla wafer cookies crushed

Filling

  • 1 package cream cheese softened
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • a few drops teal food coloring

Decoration

  • 12 edible sugar mermaid tail cake toppers

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Crush the vanilla wafer cookies into fine crumbs and evenly divide the crumbs into 12 small clear cups, pressing them down firmly to form a compact crust base.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with the sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  • Add a few drops of teal food coloring to the cheesecake mixture and mix thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed and visually appealing.
  • Spoon or pipe the teal cheesecake mixture over each cookie crust in the cups, filling each one generously and evenly.
  • Gently press one edible sugar mermaid tail cake topper into the center of each cheesecake cup for a whimsical ocean-themed decoration.
  • Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 1 hour to allow the cheesecake filling to set properly before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smooth texture. You can substitute teal food coloring with any other color of your choice to customize the look of your cheesecake cups. Use a piping bag for neater filling distribution if preferred. These are best enjoyed within 2 days of preparation for optimal freshness. For a firmer crust, you can lightly spray the crushed wafers with melted butter before pressing them into the cups, although not necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cheesecake Cups, Mermaid Tail Cheesecake, no bake dessert, Ocean-Themed Dessert, Party Dessert, Sweet Treat
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