Description
These no bake cheesecake cups are creamy, indulgent, and effortlessly elegant. With a buttery cookie crust and light, airy filling, they’re perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or even a solo indulgence. They are easy to make, versatile, and come together in just a few steps, offering all the satisfaction of classic cheesecake without the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cookie crumbs (graham crackers or favorite cookies)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, fruit compote, chocolate shavings, crushed cookies
Instructions
- Crush cookies and mix with melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of serving cups.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix until glossy.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold gently into cream cheese mixture until airy.
- Spoon or pipe filling over cookie crust in cups, smooth tops.
- Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. Add toppings before serving.
Notes
- Let cream cheese reach room temperature for smooth filling.
- Fold in whipped cream gently to maintain light texture.
- Chill fully for best results.
- Experiment with cookie crust or toppings for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg