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Close-up of a delicious no-bake cheesecake cup with a graham cracker crust, topped with creamy cheesecake and cookie crumbs. Perfect for Fourth of July desserts.

No-Bake Cheesecake Cups for Parties

Easy no-bake cheesecake cups perfect for parties and holidays.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Paper liners

Method
 

  1. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in melted butter and stir until combined.
  3. Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each paper liner.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
  5. Beat in vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  8. Spoon or pipe the filling evenly over the crusts in the muffin cups.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
  10. Top with your favorite toppings before serving.

Notes

You can use other types of crushed cookies for the crust, such as vanilla wafers or shortbread. For a festive touch, add red and blue sprinkles to the filling or topping.

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