Ultimate Easy No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites
Make these creamy, melt-in-your-mouth cheesecake bites without turning on your oven. This simple recipe creates perfect individual portion desserts ideal for parties or quick cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hr 20 min
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Optional Toppings: Strawberry sauce, chocolate ganache, fresh berries
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined mini muffin tin (use paper liners for easy removal). You need about 1 tablespoon of mixture per cup.
- Chill the crusts in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the filling.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Slowly mix in the heavy cream until the filling is light and fluffy. Do not overmix.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crusts in the mini muffin tin.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake bites for a minimum of 4 hours, or until firm. For best results, chill overnight.
- Once set, remove the individual cheesecake cups from the tin. Top each bite with your desired topping, such as strawberry sauce or chocolate ganache, just before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate cheesecake bites recipe variation, add 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture.
- If you want strawberry cheesecake bites, gently fold 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh strawberries into the filling before spooning it onto the crusts.
- These make-ahead dessert bites store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- If you do not have mini muffin tins, you can press the crust into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan and cut into squares after chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35