The Creamiest No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe

This No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe is so easy to make and possibly the creamiest and smoothest cheesecake mixture I’ve ever made. I almost called the recipe Cheesecake Mousse because it’s so light and silky! Serving in individual cups makes them perfect for parties or special events!

No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe in cups with sliced strawberries on top and pinterest text

When recently asked to make desserts for 100 people for a SWAT Ministries fundraiser event, I was stumped. For weeks.

My sweet sister-in-law Ariel (who was coordinating the event) had only one request: that the desserts be individually so that nobody had to serve them.

Well, I have no idea why I was so paralyzed but I just could not decide on a dessert to do for a crowd. Of course, I could’ve done cupcakes or dipped Rice Krispies Treats pretty easily, but I wanted to do something a little fancier than that.

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No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe in cups with strawberries on top

I thought about it, made decisions, mulled over recipes, changed my mind and just kept going around and around in my head for the longest time.

Then, just a day or two before the event, I told myself, “You’ve got to make a decision.” Does anybody else have conversations with themselves?

Nevermind. Don’t answer that.

No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe in cups with raspberries on top

Bottom line is, after talking it over with Ariel, I decided to do individual no-bake cheesecake cups. Ages ago I made these Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Trifles (a low-sugar dessert) and they were so good, I wanted to recreate something similar, but not a low-sugar version. I mean, can you really go wrong with a cream cheese recipe?

So off to Walmart I went to buy lots of cream cheese, heavy cream, graham cracker crumbs… and raspberries. So let’s talk about the recipe.

No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe

Creamy No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe in cups with raspberries on top

Yeah – I love the combo of raspberries with cheesecake (obviously) and I knew it would be easy to just pop one on each dessert. No slicing or cutting the tops off or anything like that.

Other Raspberry Desserts:

Well, I sort of regretted that decision. I mean – they were amazingly delicious!!

But when cleaning up, I finally had to stop counting how many raspberries were thrown away in the bottom of those cups and on the plates next to them.

Creamy No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe in cups with raspberries on top

It hurt my heart. 💔💔💔 Partly because I hate waste and I knew how delicious they were, but also because they were pretty expensive and it seemed like almost nobody ate them. 😭

But it was done and I learned my lesson. Next time, if I’m donating desserts, I’ll go with strawberries. 🍓🍓🍓 Or no berries at all.

Toppings for No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

The creamiest No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe in cups with strawberries on top

So when the No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe was a huge hit at the event (raspberries aside), I knew I wanted to share it. And since I had raspberries leftover, I shot some pics with those and some with strawberries.

So I’ll leave that decision up to you… add raspberries. Add strawberries. Add fresh whipped cream and skip the berries altogether. The great thing about this recipe is it only makes 4-6 cups if you do a single batch. So they’re perfect for dessert for your family or Valentine’s treat or an easy Easter dessert!

OR just eat them plain. These individual cheesecake cups are so creamy. So silky. So melt-in-your-mouth amazing that they really don’t need any topping at all to be complete perfection.

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The creamiest No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe in cups with strawberries on top

For the pics here, I used the cutest little cups I found at Dirt Cheap. But for the event, I used clear Solo party cups. You’ll get anywhere from 6-8 cups per recipe depending on the cup size and how much you fill them!

Dessert Idea for a Party

Whether you’re looking to make desserts for a party of 10 or easy desserts for 100 guests – this recipe will serve you well. Serving the cheesecake in plastic cups solves so many problems and they still look nice.

The creamiest No-Bake Cheesecake Cups stacked on cookie sheets

I made cookie sheets full of these mini cheesecake cups, covered them in plastic wrap, then stacked them in my fridge the night before the event. Oh and as you’ll see below, I also made some chocolate ones. Click here for the No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Cups recipe.

Here are what my desserts looked like for the event (cell phone pics):

No-bake cheesecakes and no-bake chocolate cheesecakes on cookie sheets with raspberries
No-bake cheesecakes and no-bake chocolate cheesecakes on cookie sheets with raspberries
No-bake cheesecakes and no-bake chocolate cheesecakes on cookie sheets with raspberries

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No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe


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  • Author: Rose
  • Total Time: 10
  • Yield: 6 1x

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This No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe is so easy to make and possibly the creamiest and smoothest cheesecake mixture I’ve ever made. I almost called the recipe Cheesecake Mousse because it’s so light and silky! Serving in individual cups makes them perfect for parties or special events!


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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs until it’s evenly distributed.  Put approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of each glass or serving dish. 
  2. In a large bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer), pour the whipped cream in and beat on high until stiff peaks form (around one minute for me). 
  3. Scrape the whipped cream into a second bowl, then combine the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla and mix until completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture and stir until completely combined and creamy. 
  5. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag (if you like) and pipe it into the cups. Or divide it evenly among your cups and spoon it in. 
  6. Top with fresh fruit (optional), cover and chill for at least an hour before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe in cups with Raspberries on top and pinterest text
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58 Comments

  1. I made this cheesecake with ginger snap crumbs instead of graham crumbs and( choc. chips for a topping ) great either way

  2. Gave this a try to see if I can serve at our valentine’s day dinner party and loved it. It’s so easy and tastes great! It will definitely be a dessert option.

  3. Hi, just wanted to know what size cups you used and how many servings it makes, did I miss that somewhere in the recipes.
    Thanks and love you site, Linda

    1. The cups for the event were 9 oz. cups and I was able to fill 5 to 6 cups per batch. For the glass cups I have pictured, those were 8 oz cups and I got 6-8 per batch. It really depends on how much you fill them. I tried to be uniform but I know I wasn’t spot-on because of the variation in how many I filled with each batch.

  4. Hi, these sound awesome! Did the graham cracker crust get soggy at all when you made these a day ahead? Thank you!

  5. Rose, just wanted to tell you that you’re in my prayers. Sounds very scary what you’re going to have done, but your faith in our Lord will see you through. I appreciate your words of faith, and love your recipes. Thank you!

  6. Hi Rose,
    Praying for a speedy recovery. This was really good. I see you made chocolate as well :). How much cocoa was added? Thank you

  7. I am thinking of making these for my daughter’s wedding. Could you freeze this ahead of time in cups with lids and then thaw in the refrigerator a day or two before the wedding, topping them with fresh strawberries then?

  8. Sounds delicious and perfect for what I want to do for the 4th of July! Did you happen post the chocolate recipe? I couldn’t find it

    1. I don’t think they’d get soggy. We had some leftovers when we made them a second time and they were still good 2-3 days after. Just make sure you cover them so the cheesecake doesn’t get a “skin” on the outside.

  9. This quickly become my daughter’s favorite!! I’ve made it a few times and for Valentine’s Day I used it to stuff strawberries for her.

    I do have a question. Do you think this will make a good filling for a number a cut out number cake? I’m assuming because of the cream cheese and cream I’d have to keep it chilled until it was time to serve it???

    Thanks for the amazing recipe!!

  10. Hi Rose, I wanted to make this for my drive by baby shower and I’m expecting about 50-60 people how should I go about it using this recipe?

    1. I would make them the day before and prepare them in cups with lids. Then keep them chilled as long as possible before handing them out to guests! I made mine in bulk the day before the big event, placed them in cake pans, and covered the whole pan with plastic wrap. We unwrapped them and placed the berries just before serving and they were perfect!

  11. Hi Rose
    How much do you charge per cup..I have a request for these..I have the slightest clue as what to charge.

  12. I want to make these cups for a mermaid theme party and wondered if the cheesecake could be colored to coordinate with the theme? Gel food coloring is what I was thinking.

    1. I think that’s a fantastic idea and would work great! The cheesecake filling is slightly yellow so the colors may not be 100% true but I still think it would work!

  13. Made these for an event I had, they were the only dessert to disappear completely! I was wondering if there is a way to make a pumpkin version??

  14. They have pumpkin pudding mix by Jello couldn’t you just incorporate that for pumpkin color and taste ? Just a thought

  15. I’m thinking of making these for a fundraiser event. How long do you think they week be okay not refrigerated? Is a theatre event and I’m thinking they would be out for an hour or so.

  16. I let these chill overnight and they were life-changing! They tasted just like cheesecake and are were so simple. I layered the crumbs – 1tbsp on the bottom, 1-2tbsp in the middle, then just little sprinkled on top. I served them with whipped cream on top, but I’d like to add some berries next time. I plan to make these regularly. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

    1. Yes! Wrap them tightly with a couple of layers of plastic wrap and they can be frozen for up to 2 months. If you have a container deep enough, you could place several cups in it, cover the tops with a layer of plastic wrap, then put the lid on the airtight container for even better storage.

  17. Was delicious but I added fresh lemon and used golden Oreo (lemon) separately and added the cream to the cream cheese. Wish I could post a picture they looks amazing

  18. If I were to be making 50 of these cups in 5 oz glasses, what would the ingredient portions look like? I’m slightly confused with the yielding & serving sizes. Thank you!

  19. Just wanted to verify if the melted butter for the crust stays the same regardless of whether I am making 1x or 3x the recipe. When I click on 3x, the butter amount is the same.

    1. The butter should absolutely be scaling up with the other ingredients – thank you for letting me know. I’ve submitted a ticket to the plugin developer to see if I can get that fixed!

  20. Great recipe! I made this topped with strawberries for my sister’s babyshower and they were a hit! Everyone loved them!

    Thank you for sharing this recipe!

  21. I made these for a bridal shower in Oui Yogurt glass cups. They were delicious! I topped mine with a strawberry sauce instead of fresh strawberries which worked out well. I also made the recipe three times to get 18 desserts and I got around 30. I know I will make these many more times! Thanks Rose!

  22. I made over 150 of these in shotglasses for my daughter’s wedding 3 years ago. Everyone LOVED them. (we made a few days early, put on paper ream tray lids as trays, covered with Press and Seal and froze- they transported easily in a large cooler). 3 years later she is requesting them again for her 2nd baby shower.

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