Description
Quick, creamy no-bake cheesecake cups layered with strawberries and graham cracker crust—perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup strawberry pie filling or fresh chopped strawberries with 1 tsp sugar
- Optional: extra graham cracker crumbs for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Crust In a small bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of 6–8 small cups or jars. Press down gently with a spoon or tamper. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Step 3: Whip the Cream In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form (3–5 minutes). Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on high speed.
Step 4: Combine Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Do not overmix—fold until combined and smooth.
Step 5: Layer the Cheesecake Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly into the prepared cups, over the graham cracker crust layer.
Step 6: Add Strawberry Topping Spoon a generous amount of strawberry pie filling or sweetened fresh strawberries on top of the cheesecake layer.
Step 7: Chill Cover and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the filling to set.
Step 8: Garnish & Serve Before serving, sprinkle with extra graham cracker crumbs if desired, or top with whipped cream or fresh mint for a decorative touch.
Notes
Don’t skip chilling—it’s essential for firming up the filling.
To pipe the filling cleanly, use a piping bag or large zip-top bag with a snipped corner.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake cups, easy dessert