No Bake Cheesecake Cups
These No Bake Cheesecake Cups are creamy, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a light cheesecake filling, they come together in under 30 minutes—no oven required! Dress them up with fruit, jam, or chocolate, or enjoy them as-is for a dreamy, satisfying dessert in a cup.
Ingredients
- For the crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- For the filling
- 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
- Optional toppings
- Fresh berries
- Fruit jam or compote
- Chocolate shavings or syrup
- Crushed cookies
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl.
- Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Spoon the crust mixture into the bottom of each serving cup and press down gently.
- Refrigerate the crusts while preparing the filling.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, and mix until fully combined.
- Whip the cold heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup.
- Cover and refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Top with your favorite fruit, jam, or toppings before serving.