Description
No-Bake Cheesecake Cups are a delightful, creamy dessert made without baking, featuring a smooth cheesecake mixture, graham cracker crust, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Optional toppings: raspberries, strawberries, whipped cream, broken cookies, graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of each cup to form an even crust.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture into the cups over the graham cracker crust, leaving space at the top for toppings.
- Top with your choice of fresh berries, whipped cream, or chocolate drizzle. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute coconut cream for heavy whipping cream.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
- Ensure that the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- Chill the cups well to allow them to set and enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: No-Bake Cheesecake Cups, Cheesecake in a Cup, Easy Cheesecake Recipe, No-Bake Desserts, Summer Cheesecake