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No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes

No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes That Melt in Your Mouth

These No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes are creamy, customizable dessert treats, perfect for gatherings or make-ahead cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs or gluten-free graham crackers
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar for crust
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar for filling
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice or bottled juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream cold
For Toppings
  • Fresh Berries or Other Toppings such as caramel or chocolate drizzles

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes
  1. Prepare the Muffin Tin: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and spray with nonstick spray.
  2. Make the Graham Cracker Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into muffin liners and chill for 10 minutes.
  3. Whip the Heavy Cream: Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then mix in sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  5. Fold in the Whipped Cream: Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
  6. Fill the Crusts: Spoon or pipe filling into each crust, smooth the tops.
  7. Chill to Set: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Serve with Toppings: Remove from muffin tin, peel liners, and top with fresh berries or drizzles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and ensure whipped cream reaches stiff peaks.

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