No Bake Mini Christmas Cakes
Indulge in festive cheer with these delightful No Bake Mini Christmas Cakes, a stress-free treat perfect for holiday parties or gift-giving! Packed with the rich sweetness of mixed dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and a touch of spice, these bite-sized desserts require no oven time, making them an effortless yet impressive addition to your holiday spread. A blend of crushed biscuits, condensed milk, cocoa powder, and warm spices creates the perfect base, while a glossy dark chocolate coating and whimsical edible decorations lend a festive flair. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep and chilled to perfection, these mini cakes offer all the charm of Christmas with minimal effort. Perfect for entertaining, gifting, or enjoying as a seasonal indulgence, these no-bake treats are sure to become a holiday favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, cranberries, chopped apricots, or similar)
- 100 grams Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- 150 grams Digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
- 200 ml Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Mixed spice or ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 200 grams Dark chocolate (to coat)
- 50 grams Edible decorations (sprinkles, stars, or silver balls)
Instructions
Place the digestive biscuits or graham crackers in a resealable plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin, or pulse them in a food processor.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed biscuits, mixed dried fruits, and chopped nuts.
Add the cocoa powder, mixed spice or cinnamon, and mix everything together until evenly distributed.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the dry mixture and add the vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture forms a sticky and cohesive dough.
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten slightly to shape them into mini cakes.
Place the formed cakes onto a tray lined with parchment paper and transfer them to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Once the cakes have set, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently.
Dip the top of each mini cake into the melted chocolate to coat, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off.
While the chocolate is still wet, decorate the tops with edible decorations such as sprinkles, stars, or silver balls.
Return the decorated cakes to the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set completely, about 15-20 minutes.
Once set, the no-bake mini Christmas cakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.6 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 87 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1156 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 682.0 g | 248% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.0 g | 175% | |
| Total Sugars | 512.4 g | ||
| Protein | 64.9 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1203 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 37.6 mg | 209% | |
| Potassium | 5168 mg | 110% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
