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Entirely no bake and super easy to make, you should print the recipe for these Cheesecake Cups immediately. Theyโ€™re transportable if you use cups that come with lids, and customizable for any fruit or chocolate topping you prefer.

Three cheesecake cups consisting of clear glasses with white cake inside and raspberries on top.

Youโ€™re looking at the recipe I make most often when I want to impress anyone. Absolutely everyone loves cheesecake, and this is the fastest and easiest way to serve it!

This recipe is no-bake, and it comes together with just a few ingredients. I vary the topping based on which fruit is in season, and I opt for a โ€˜magic shellโ€™ lid with melted chocolate and coconut oil in the winter.

The way the recipe is written, it makes 4 small cheesecake cups with a graham cracker crust on the bottom. However, the recipe is very easy to scale up to make as many servings as you need!

This recipe is entirely no-bake, however, if you need a baked version, try my mini cheesecakes here.

Ingredients for No Bake Cheesecake Cups

White bowls with graham crackers, melted butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar.
  • Graham Crackers. We need 3/4 cup of graham cracker crumbs. You can buy them already crushed, or you can pulse 6 whole graham cracker rectangle sheets in the food processor until sandy.
  • Butter. We need 2 tablespoons of butter, melted, to make the crust.
  • Powdered Sugar. A small amount of powdered sugar (often called confectionerโ€™s sugar) for the crust and the filling.
  • Cream Cheese. One brick of full-fat cream cheese that has been softened to room temperature. The best way to soften cream cheese is to cut it into smaller pieces and let it rest at room temperature until completely soft. Do not ever use the microwave!
  • Heavy Cream. We need 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream. Whipped cream folds into the cream cheese mixture to make the base of our no bake cheesecake cups.
  • Vanilla Extract. One teaspoon of real vanilla extract.
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How to Make Cheesecake Cups

White bowl with graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and powdered sugar.
Four glass cups with graham cracker crust pressed in the bottom.

First, make the crust: In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and powdered sugar.

Divide the crust between the 4 cups evenly, and use the handle of a wooden spoon to pack it lightly into the bottom of each cup.

Softened cream cheese beaten in white bowl.
Whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla in glass bowl.

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on HIGH until itโ€™s soft and creamy, about 30 seconds.ย 

In another small bowl, beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla.ย 

No bake cheesecake filling beaten in bowl.
Four cheesecake cups on marble counter.

Add half of the whipped cream to the cream cheese, and beat on medium speed until combined. Repeat with the remaining half.

Divide the cheesecake cups mixture between the 4 prepared cups evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Then, serve with fresh fruit on top.

White plate with 3 no bake cheesecake cups on top, garnished with fresh raspberries.

No Bake Cheesecake Cups Garnishes

  • Berries โ€“ In the spring and summer, nothing is more welcome on a cheesecake than berries! Add a few fresh raspberries, slices of strawberries, blueberries or blackberries. For the 4th of July, I always serve these with a mix of all of the berries with thinly sliced mint mixed in.
  • Chocolate โ€“ These no bake cheesecake cups are delicious with chocolate magic shell on top! To make it, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips with 3 tablespoons of coconut oil. Melt in the microwave on LOW or in a double boiler until smooth. Pour it on the cheesecakes after they have fully chilled in the fridge. It will harden immediately!
  • Other Fruit โ€“ When berries arenโ€™t in season, pomegranate arils, citrus segments drizzled with honey, candied lemon slices, kiwi slices, or mango cubes are good options.
Closeup of cheesecake cups garnished with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
How do you freeze cheesecake cups?

I love having a few of these in my freezer for emergency desserts! You can use small plastic cups with lids (like these) for freezing, or place ramekins in the freezer with a double layer of plastic wrap.

How to make cheesecake without oven:

This easy cheesecake cups recipe is entirely no bake. You only need a microwave or small saucepan to melt the butter for the graham cracker crust. The combination of cream cheese with whipped cream creates a no bake cheesecake filling that is super delicious!

Yield: 4

Cheesecake Cups

Three cheesecake cups consisting of clear glasses with white cake inside and raspberries on top.

Easy no bake cheesecake cups. Serves 4, but can be doubled to serve more.

Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

For the filling:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pretty fresh fruit or berries, for serving

Instructions

  1. First, make the crust: In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and powdered sugar.
  2. Divide the crust between the 4 cups evenly, and use the handle of a wooden spoon to pack it lightly into the bottom of each cup.
  3. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on HIGH until it's soft and creamy, about 30 seconds. Set aside.
  4. In another small bowl, beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
  5. Add half of the whipped cream to the cream cheese, and beat on medium speed until combined. Repeat with the remaining half.
  6. Divide the cheesecake between the 4 cups with the crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Then, serve with fresh fruit on top.

Notes

Graham Cracker Crumbs: You can buy them already crushed, or you can pulse 6 whole graham cracker rectangle sheets in the food processor until sandy.
Cream Cheese: Please use full-fat cream chees. The best way to soften cream cheese is to cut it into smaller pieces and let it rest at room temperature until completely soft. Do not ever use the microwave!
Heavy Cream: This needs to be heavy whipping cream. Can be labeled 'double cream.'

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 576Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 306mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 3gSugar: 42gProtein: 6g

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About Christina Lane

Christina Lane is the author of 5 cookbooks all about cooking and baking for two. She has scaled down hundreds of recipes into smaller servings so you can enjoy your favorite dishes without the leftovers! Valentine's Day is her favorite holiday.

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4 Comments

  1. Elizabeth Gastin says:

    Could cool whip be used instead of heavy cream?

    1. Christina Lane says:

      I havneโ€™t tried it, but it might work.

  2. Rebecca says:

    I made this recipe vegan/gluten free and loved it! I substituted with Partake Graham crackers (vegan and gluten free), Country Crock Plant Cream: Heavy Whipping Cream, Country Crock Plant Butter: Unsalted, and Philadelphia Plant Based Cream Cheese! Thank you for sharing โ€“ it was easy and delicious!

  3. Sylvia says:

    My husband wont eat graham crackers, what can i ise in itโ€™s place?