Description
These No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes are creamy, fluffy, and perfectly portioned individual desserts featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth cream cheese filling. Quick to assemble and requiring no baking, they chill to set beautifully and can be topped with fresh berries or your favorite fruit for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Toppings (Optional)
- Fresh berries or fruit topping
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until the mixture is thoroughly combined and resembles wet sand.
- Form the crust in pans: Press about 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture firmly into the bottoms of a lined muffin tin or mini cheesecake pan to create an even base.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue beating until well incorporated and no lumps remain.
- Whip the cream: In a separate clean bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks using a mixer.
- Combine filling and whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula, mixing carefully until smooth and fluffy, being careful not to deflate the air incorporated.
- Assemble the cheesecakes: Spoon or pipe the filling evenly over the prepared crusts in the muffin tin, smoothing the tops for a neat finish.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 4 hours or until the filling is firmly set.
- Serve: Carefully remove the cheesecakes from the pan or liners, top with fresh berries or optional toppings just before serving, and enjoy.
Notes
- For easiest removal of mini cheesecakes, use paper liners in the muffin tin.
- Try flavoring the filling with lemon zest for a citrus twist.
- Top with chocolate ganache as an indulgent variant.
