Description
These No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a fresh homemade raspberry topping. Perfect for summer parties or a sweet treat any time, they require no oven and can be prepared in under two hours including chilling time.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Raspberry Topping:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until the mixture is evenly combined. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of each serving cup and press down gently to form a compact crust.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and creamy. Spoon or pipe this filling evenly over the prepared crusts in each cup.
- Prepare the raspberry topping: Combine raspberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook the mixture for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down and the topping thickens slightly. Remove from heat and allow it to cool completely before using.
- Assemble and chill: Once the raspberry topping has cooled, spoon it over the cheesecake filling in each cup. Place the assembled cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cheesecake to set.
Notes
- Top the cheesecake cups with fresh raspberries or mint leaves to add an extra touch of color and flavor.
- These dessert cups can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance for convenience.
- For a lighter version, substitute some of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt to reduce fat content.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
