Strawberry Cheesecake Cups (Gluten-Free, No-Bake)

These easy no-bake strawberry cheesecake cups are your favorite strawberry cheesecake in individual sized portions. There’s no baking required, and you can prepare a batch of these dessert cups very quickly! Gluten-free with dairy-free options too.

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Cheesecake Lovers, This One’s For You!

If cheesecake ranks among your favorite desserts, but the thought of making cheesecake may often time feel daunting, you’ll be glad to know that these no-bake cheesecake cups are and easier and equally delicious alternative!

Made with a crunchy graham cracker base (that’s gluten-free, of course!), followed by a rich cream cheese layer and topped with a sweet homemade strawberry sauce…

YUM…these strawberry cheesecake dessert cups are my idea of heaven! Plus, don’t they look beautiful?

They’re perfect for special occasions (think Valentine’s or Mother’s day), and now that strawberry season is here, this is a great way to use up those seasonal strawberries!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Simple Ingredients: The main ingredients required for making these mini strawberry cheesecake cups are easily accessible at the local grocery store (nothing fancy required!).
• Easy to Make: Preparing these individual cheesecake cups is a piece of cake… and no baking is required!
• Gluten-Free with Dairy-Free Options: The best part is that this is 100% gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free too! This means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy this dessert recipe without issues!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for making this strawberry cheesecake cups recipe.

(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Recipe Notes + Substitutions:

• Graham Crackers: I used gluten-free graham crackers to keep this recipe gluten-free. You can either use homemade gluten-free graham crackers or storebought crackers. Alternatively, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular graham crackers instead.
• Cream Cheese: Make sure to use plain cream cheese. If you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use dairy-free cream cheese instead.
• Heavy Cream: If you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use dairy-free heavy cream instead.
• Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar is sugar that has been processed until super fine. If you wish, you can make your own powdered sugar at home by processing granulated white sugar in the blender or food processor until you get a super fine texture.
• Vanilla Extract: I like adding a bit of vanilla extract for extra flavor, and highly recommend adding it in.
• Strawberries: Make sure to use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Alternatively, you may also use other types of berries if you prefer.

How to Make No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups (Step by Step):

Cook Strawberry Sauce: Place the diced strawberries and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring and gently mashing with a wooden spoon or spatula, until a thick sauce forms. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Whip Heavy Cream and Powdered Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until it thickens slightly (about 1 minute).

Dish by Dish Tips:

• Prefer Fresh Strawberry Topping? If you don’t want to make the strawberry sauce, you can simply toss fresh cut strawberries with sugar, then let the strawberry-sugar mixture sit for a few minutes before using.
• Use Other Berries: Alternatively, you may also use other types of berries if you prefer (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries), etc.
• Make Oreo Cheesecake Cups: If you like, feel free to swap out the crushed gluten-free graham crackers with crushed gluten-free Oreos or golden Oreos.
• Use Glass Jars: I recommend using small glass jars so you can see the different layers of the cheesecake cups (makes for such a pretty dessert so you can feast with your eyes too!).

Other Gluten-Free Strawberry Recipes You’ll Love:

• Moist Strawberry Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Strawberry Pie (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Easy Strawberry Crumble Bars (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Fresh Strawberry Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Homemade Strawberry Jam (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
• Strawberry Shortcake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cups (Gluten-Free, No-Bake)

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• Author: Felicia Lim
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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These easy no-bake strawberry cheesecake cups are your favorite strawberry cheesecake in individual sized portions. There’s no baking required, and you can prepare a batch of these dessert cups very quickly! Gluten-free with dairy-free options too.

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Ingredients

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For the Graham Cracker Base:

• 1 1/2 cup crushed gluten-free graham crackers (Approximately 8 to 10 graham crackers)

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Sauce:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Cook Strawberry Sauce: Place the diced strawberries and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring and gently mashing with a wooden spoon or spatula, until a thick sauce forms. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
2. Whip Heavy Cream & Powdered Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until it thickens slightly (about 1 minute).
3. Add Cream Cheese & Beat: Add the cream cheese and beat until you get a thick and homogeneous mixture.
4. Prepare Graham Cracker Base: Process the gluten-free graham crackers until you get a crumb mixture the texture of sand. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the processed gluten-free graham crackers to the bottom of each cup.
5. Add Cream Cheese Layer: Spoon ¼ cup of the cream cheese mixture on top of each base.
6. Top with Strawberry Sauce: Spoon 1 tablespoon of the strawberry sauce on top. Repeat the layers if desired and finish with extra sauce and fresh strawberries.
7. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the dessert to set and chill properly.

Notes

Graham Crackers: I used gluten-free graham crackers to keep this recipe gluten-free. You can either use homemade gluten-free graham crackers or storebought crackers. Alternatively, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular graham crackers instead.

Cream Cheese: Make sure to use plain cream cheese. If you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use dairy-free cream cheese instead.

Heavy Cream: If you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use dairy-free heavy cream instead.

Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar is sugar that has been processed until super fine. If you wish, you can make your own powdered sugar at home by processing granulated white sugar in the blender or food processor until you get a super fine texture.

Vanilla Extract: I like adding a bit of vanilla extract for extra flavor, and highly recommend adding it in.

Strawberries: Make sure to use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Alternatively, you may also use other types of berries if you prefer.

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Chilling Time: 1 hour
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Category: Desserts
• Method: No-Bake
• Cuisine: American