No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups Recipe
These No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups are creamy, rich, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor. Featuring layers of buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cheesecake filling, strawberry jam, and homemade whipped cream, this easy dessert is perfect for parties, summer gatherings, holidays, or anytime you want a simple no-bake treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup strawberry jam
For Whipped Cream:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional sliced strawberries
Optional chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, dark brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly.
2. Divide the crust mixture evenly among 6 dessert cups or jars.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Transfer the whipped cream to another bowl and refrigerate.
5. In the same mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
6. Add powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
8. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly into the prepared dessert cups.
9. Refrigerate the cheesecake cups for 4 to 6 hours or overnight until firm.
10. Top each cheesecake cup with strawberry jam.
11. In a clean bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream for the topping until thickened.
12. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until stiff peaks form.
13. Pipe or spoon whipped cream onto each cheesecake cup.
14. Garnish with sliced strawberries and chopped dark chocolate if desired.
15. Serve chilled.
Notes
Allow cream cheese and sour cream to come to room temperature before mixing for a smooth filling.
Do not overmix the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture to keep the texture light and airy.
Use a piping bag for cleaner and prettier layers.
These cheesecake cups can be prepared one day ahead for easy entertaining.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Try blueberry or raspberry jam for delicious flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg