Make simple, creamy, individual cheesecake portions without turning on the oven. These no-bake mini cheesecakes are perfect for parties and quick desserts.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:4 hr 20 min
Yield:12 servings
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for topping)
Instructions
Combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Pour in melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
Press about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of 12 standard muffin cups lined with paper liners. Place the cups in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and creamy.
In a separate small bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crusts in the muffin cups.
Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
For the topping, gently mix the berries with lemon juice.
Before serving, top each chilled mini cheesecake cup with a spoonful of the berry mixture.
Notes
You can substitute vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies for the graham crackers in the crust.
For a New York Style texture, use full-fat cream cheese and chill for the full 4 hours.
These individual serving desserts keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.