Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes
Delicious Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes with a graham cracker crust and creamy filling.
Equipment
- 12-count muffin pans
- cupcake liners
- Food Processor
- electric mixer
- silicone spatula
- Piping bag
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 full sheet graham crackers)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed light or dark
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
- 16 ounces cream cheese full-fat brick, softened to room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- optional toppings your desired toppings (see recipe Note)
Instructions
Preparation
- Line two standard 12-count muffin pans with cupcake liners. Make sure you have room in your refrigerator for both pans.
- Prepare the crust: Use a food processor to pulse the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Stir in brown sugar and melted butter until combined. Spoon 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture into each cupcake liner and pack it down.
- Optional: Bake the crusts in a 350°F (177°C) oven for 5 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes before adding filling.
- Make the filling: Whip the cold heavy cream into stiff peaks, then set aside. Beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then add sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake filling until combined.
- Transfer the filling over the crusts using a spoon or piping bag, smoothing the tops.
- Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 3 hours or up to 2 days before serving. Cover if refrigerating longer.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Serve with optional toppings.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
These mini cheesecakes can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mini cheesecakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
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