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Easy Cheese Cake Cups Recipe

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These Easy Cheese Cake Cups are a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion. Creamy and rich, they combine a classic graham cracker crumb base with a smooth cream cheese and whipped cream filling, sweetened with powdered sugar and brightened with fresh lemon juice and vanilla. Quick to assemble and chill, these individual cups offer a charming presentation and versatile topping options for a personalized treat.

Ingredients

Base

  • 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs per 9 oz cup (or 1 tablespoon per 4–6 oz cup)

Filling

  • 16 oz full fat cream cheese (2 packages, at room temperature)
  • 2 cups (473 ml) heavy whipping cream (1 pint)
  • 1 ½ cups (169 g) powdered sugar, divided (1 cup and ½ cup)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cups and Base: Choose your serving cups; large 9 oz cups yield about 8 servings. Place 2 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs at the bottom of each 9 oz cup. For smaller 4-6 oz cups, use 1 tablespoon of crumbs per cup, which results in 12-16 servings.
  2. Chill Mixing Bowl: Put a metal or glass mixing bowl into the freezer for 15 minutes to prepare for whipping the cream.
  3. Mix Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a separate mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the room temperature cream cheese with 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Whip Cream Mixture: Remove the chilled mixing bowl from the freezer. Add the heavy whipping cream, remaining ½ cup powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Combine Cream Cheese and Whipped Cream: Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream on low speed for 1-2 minutes, until fully blended and smooth without streaks.
  6. Fill Cups: Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe the filling into the cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Refrigerate: Place the filled cups in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to set. For longer refrigeration, cover each cup with plastic wrap to maintain freshness. These cups can be made overnight and served the next day.
  8. Add Toppings and Serve: Before serving, add your favorite toppings such as cherry pie filling, blueberry pie filling, homemade strawberry sauce, chocolate ganache, Oreo crumbs, or chopped candies for personalized flair.

Notes

  • The size of your serving cups directly affects the number of servings you get.
  • Using a chilled mixing bowl helps achieve better stiff peaks when whipping cream.
  • Room temperature cream cheese blends more smoothly with other ingredients.
  • Feel free to customize toppings based on seasonal fruits or personal preference.
  • For a lower sugar option, reduce the powdered sugar slightly, but this may affect sweetness and texture.
  • If you don’t have a piping bag, use a ziplock bag with a small cut in a corner for easier filling.
  • Keep cheesecake cups refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain texture and freshness.

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