Mini cheesecake cones sweetened with raspberry jam are a quick and easy dessert for your holiday barbecue.
Happy Memorial Day! Hopefully the rain isn’t washing away your holiday plans. But even if you need to bring the gang indoors, these mini cheesecake cones will keep the party spirit alive. They whip up in minutes, make a cute display and since each one is only a bite or two, they’re practically guilt-free.
I love mini cones filled with tartare, salmon mousse or whipped cheese and herbs for savory appetizers, but I rarely make a sweet version. Silly right? Mini waffle cones are a perfect addition to a dessert table or can be a versatile and adaptable dessert to serve to a crowd. You can find mini cones and mini cone holders on Amazon or in restaurant supply stores, but sometimes I step out of the box and display them nestled in a dish filled with sprinkles.
Mini cheesecake cones are an easy substitution for ice cream at your next summer barbecue. You get the feeling of an ice cream cone, without worrying about it melting before you take a bite. They can be filled with lemon mousse, whipped chocolate ganache or how about a s’mores cone?
I’m planning to serve a few different versions, both sweet and savory at tART, an event I’m co-hosting this coming Saturday in Maplewood. I’ll be sharing some recipes and tasty bites of elegant party food, as well as a couple of yummy summer cocktails . If you’re in the area I hope you’ll stop by to see these mini cones in action and say hello in person.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the men and women that have served in the military both past and present on this very special holiday. It’s easy to get caught up in the day off from work and school, a lazy afternoon to relax at the beach or host an outdoor barbecue and lose focus of what today really means. I am truly grateful to those that have given their lives for our freedom and the sacrifices that both they and their families have had to endure. I will be raising my glass today to honor our heroes and give thanks for their selfless acts of bravery.
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 8 oz cream cheese
- raspberries for garnish (50 berries)
- 50 mini waffle cones 2 1/2 inches
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Pour the heavy cream into a mixing bowl and whip to soft peaks. Add the confectioners sugar and continue whipping to firm peaks.
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Beat cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Add in jam and continue beating until combined.
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Add whipped cream to cream cheese mixture and beat until combined.
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Fill a pastry bag fitted with a small star tip with the cheesecake mixture and pipe into cones.
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Top each cone with a raspberry.
*Special equipment: pastry bag and tip
These are totally adorable Cathy! Perfect for parties. LOVE the way you displayed them in the bowl of sprinkles! I’ll definitely be trying this recipes for my summer parties. My guests will love them! Happy Memorial Day!
Hope you’re enjoying Memorial Day at the shore Mary Ann! And yes! Aren’t they so cute displayed in a bowl of sprinkles? So glad I buy them in bulk!
I can’t believe how unbelievably cute these little cheesecakes look!
Thanks Mariana!!
What adorable, little desserts! I love that they can be made ahead so there is less stress during the party getting the dessert out. And the berries on top make them look very inviting. 🙂
Thanks Annemarie. Agreed, the more that can be pulled together before the guests arrive, the better!
OMG, these mini cheesecake cones are all sorts of adorable, Cathy!! These are so perfect for parties this summer! I can’t wait to serve these up at my next BBQ shindig! Pinned! I hope you guys had a wonderful holiday weekend! The weather here was pretty rotten, but we still managing to have a good time! Cheers, friend!
Thanks Cheyanne. These are definitely summer party perfect!
How far in advance can these be made without the cones getting soggy?
The cones can be filled and displayed at room temperature for about an hour. I like to replenish the display and keep a piping bag of the cheesecake mixture handy in the refrigerator for easy refills.
Where to find the cones?
I purchased them on Amazon. There’s a link in the copy.
I need to make at least 24 for our party tomorrow. How many does this recipe yield (8oz of cream cheese)?
Sorry for the late reply! I changed to a new recipe plugin and it deleted the serving info. The recipe yields 50 mini cones, I’ve since updated it. Hope it worked out for your party!
Can you make the cream cheese and fill the pastry bag a day at a time and keep it in the fridge or will it go flat
The cream cheese mix will keep for several hours in the refrigerator, 4-6 hours. Then pipe to serve.