Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups
A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling layered over a crunchy graham cracker crust and topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for summer treats and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly combined and the mixture feels like wet sand.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture into each serving cup and press down gently to form a compact base. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to keep the airy texture.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust in each cup and smooth the surface.
- Arrange sliced strawberries on top of each cup and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours to set and meld flavors.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Whip cream to soft peaks to prevent graininess. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results. Fresh strawberries are preferred to avoid sogginess. Can substitute graham crackers with gluten-free crackers for gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 4
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