Description
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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup crushed gluten-free graham crackers (Approximately 8 to 10 graham crackers)
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- 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 & 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).
- Add Cream Cheese & Beat: Add the cream cheese and beat until you get a thick and homogeneous mixture.
- 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.
- Add Cream Cheese Layer: Spoon ¼ cup of the cream cheese mixture on top of each base.
- 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.
- 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
