Description
Delight in these creamy, no-bake mini cheesecakes featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a light, fluffy cream cheese filling. Perfectly portioned for individual servings and topped with fresh berries and mint for a refreshing finish. No oven required, making them an easy and elegant dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Toppings
- Fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries)
- Mint leaves (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Form crust bases: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of muffin liners placed in a muffin tin. Ensure the crust is compact and even. Place the tin in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- Mix cream cheese base: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Whip cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, indicating it can hold its shape.
- Combine filling: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, taking care to maintain the airy texture without overmixing.
- Assemble cheesecakes: Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crusts in each muffin liner, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled mini cheesecakes for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow them to firm up.
- Add toppings before serving: Just before serving, garnish each mini cheesecake with fresh berries, optional mint leaves, and a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and heavy whipping cream to achieve a rich, creamy texture.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- This recipe requires chilling time but no baking, making it ideal for warm weather or easy preparation ahead of time.
- Use silicone or paper muffin liners for easy removal and serving.
- Experiment with different toppings like chocolate shavings or caramel drizzle for variety.
