Description
Delightful no-bake cheesecake cups with a creamy filling and a crunchy graham cracker base, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (for topping)
- Optional: chocolate shavings or sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together until it looks like wet sand.
- Divide the mixture evenly between dessert cups and press firmly to create a solid crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until it forms soft peaks.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup and smooth the tops.
- Refrigerate cups for at least 2 hours to set.
- Top with sliced strawberries and any optional chocolate shavings or sprinkles just before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is well softened for a smooth texture. Adjust powdered sugar to taste for sweetness. Various fruits can be used for toppings based on seasonality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg