Description
Creamy no-bake cheesecake layered with fresh strawberries and a buttery graham cracker crust, served in individual cups for a perfect single-serving dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- For the strawberry topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- 2. Press 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of each serving cup (about 8 cups total).
- 3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
- 5. Divide cheesecake filling evenly among cups, smoothing the tops.
- 6. In another bowl, toss strawberries with 2 tbsp sugar and lemon juice, then spoon over cheesecake layer.
- 7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For a neater presentation, pipe the cheesecake filling using a piping bag. Substitute raspberries or blueberries if strawberries aren’t available.