Easy 5-Ingredient No-Bake Cheesecake in a Cup
A quick and simple no-bake cheesecake made with just five ingredients, perfect for a creamy, tangy dessert without any oven time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (100 grams) graham crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Take the cream cheese out of the fridge ahead of time so it softens at room temperature. Crush the graham crackers finely and set aside.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of crushed graham crackers into the bottom of each serving cup. Press lightly with the back of a spoon to compact it just a bit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat on medium speed or whisk vigorously until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Spoon the creamy mixture over the graham cracker crust in each cup, filling them almost to the top. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon or spatula.
- Place the cups in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours until set. Alternatively, chill in the freezer for 45 minutes for a quicker set, but do not freeze solid.
Notes
If the cream cheese mixture is lumpy, microwave for 10 seconds and stir before whipping. Soften cream cheese properly to avoid lumps. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks for best texture. Fold whipped cream gently to keep mixture light. Press graham cracker crust firmly but not too hard. Chill cheesecake for at least 2 hours for best results. Use high-quality vanilla extract for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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