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No-Bake Cheesecake Cups – easy individual creamy dessert

No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

A creamy and effortless dessert that is perfect for summer picnics and gatherings, these no-bake cheesecake cups are customizable and quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 3/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs or cookies
  • 2 tbsp Melted butter
For the filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese (softened) Full-fat for best texture
  • 1 cup Whipped topping or whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice To cut through the richness
Toppings
  • Optional toppings (fruit, jam, chocolate) Fresh berries, fruit compote, chocolate ganache, or crushed candy work well.

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press gently into the base of each cup.
  2. Chill the crust for 10-15 minutes.
Make the filling
  1. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice.
  3. Fold in the whipped cream gently to avoid overmixing.
Assemble the cups
  1. Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust.
  2. Top with fresh berries, fruit compote, or crushed cookies.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

You can make these cheesecake cups 2-3 days in advance. Add fresh toppings just before serving. They can also be frozen but may affect texture slightly after thawing.