Description
These Elegant No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes are smooth, creamy, and perfectly bite-sized — the ultimate make-ahead dessert for parties or special occasions. With five irresistible flavor ideas, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious!
Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
FOR THE FILLING:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
FOR TOPPINGS (choose one or mix and match!):
1. Classic Vanilla – Top with fresh berries and mint.
2. Chocolate Dream – Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to filling and top with chocolate ganache.
3. Strawberry Swirl – Swirl in strawberry puree before chilling.
4. Lemon Bliss – Mix in 2 tbsp lemon curd and zest; garnish with lemon slice.
5. Salted Caramel Crunch – Drizzle caramel sauce and sprinkle with crushed toffee.
Instructions
1. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well blended.
3. Press about 1–2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into each liner to form the crust.
4. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
6. Gently fold in whipped cream until fully incorporated and fluffy.
7. Spoon filling evenly over prepared crusts and smooth the tops.
8. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
9. Top with desired flavor variations before serving.
Notes
Make them ahead of time — they keep beautifully for up to 3 days in the fridge.
For extra elegance, serve in mini dessert cups instead of liners.
Use flavored extracts like almond or coconut for fun twists.
Freeze for up to 1 month — thaw in the fridge overnight for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg