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Close-up of Fourth of July desserts: no-bake cheesecake cups topped with strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries.

No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

Easy no-bake cheesecake cups perfect for parties and holidays.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Paper liners

Method
 

  1. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Stir in melted butter until combined.
  3. Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each liner.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling evenly over the crusts in the liners.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
  8. Top with your favorite toppings before serving.

Notes

You can customize these cheesecake cups with various toppings such as fresh berries, fruit compote, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream.

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