Description
No Bake Mini Cheesecake Cups are a quick, creamy dessert perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a no-fuss treat. Made with a vanilla wafer base and a light whipped cream cheese filling, these bite-sized cheesecakes chill to perfection. Customize with your favorite toppings and serve with ease—no oven needed!
Ingredients
Scale
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp cornstarch
1 package vanilla wafer cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until it’s completely smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Blend in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well incorporated and silky.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and cornstarch together for about 3-4 minutes, or until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula to retain the light, airy texture.
- Assemble the Cups: Place a vanilla wafer at the bottom of each serving cup. Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off, and pipe the filling over each cookie base.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow them to firm up.
- Serve and Enjoy: Just before serving, add your favorite toppings such as fruit, chocolate sauce, or crushed cookies.
Notes
Use fully softened cream cheese for a smooth texture.
Store without toppings to maintain freshness and add them just before serving.
For a flavor twist, add lemon zest or swirl in fruit puree before chilling.
These cups freeze well—wrap tightly and thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + Time (Chill): 4 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake cup
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 3g