No-bake Cheesecake Cups With Berries
These delightful no-bake cheesecake cups are light, creamy, and topped with fresh berries, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion. They are quick to prepare and need no oven, ideal for warm weather or when you want a sweet treat without much fuss.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 4 cups or small dessert glasses for serving
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until well combined.
- To assemble the cheesecake cups, start by adding a layer of the graham cracker mixture to the bottom of each cup.
- Next, layer the cheesecake mixture on top of the graham cracker layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Finally, top each cup with a generous amount of fresh mixed berries.
- Chill the cheesecake cups in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow them to set.
Notes
You can customize the berry topping according to your preference or availability. Other fruits like sliced peaches or kiwi could also work well.
These cheesecake cups can be made a day in advance; just keep them covered in the refrigerator until serving.
For an extra touch, drizzle some honey or chocolate sauce on top just before serving. Enjoy your refreshing dessert!