Name: Sweet No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups – Easy Dessert Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Graham Cracker CrumbsThese form the crunchy, buttery base, providing a wonderful textural contrast to the creamy filling. You can buy them pre-crushed or crush whole graham crackers yourself.; Unsalted ButterMelted butter binds the graham cracker crumbs together, creating a firm and delicious crust for your cheesecake cups. Use good quality butter for the best flavor.; Granulated SugarA touch of sugar sweetens the crust just right, complementing the rich filling without being overly sweet. It's also used in the filling to enhance the overall sweetness.; Cream CheeseThe star of the show! Use full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature, for a truly rich, smooth, and decadent filling. Avoid low-fat versions for this recipe.; Powdered SugarAlso known as confectioners' sugar, it dissolves beautifully into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a super smooth, lump-free filling with perfect sweetness.; Vanilla Bean PasteA splash of pure vanilla bean paste enhances all the sweet flavors and adds a warm, comforting aroma to your cheesecake filling. Always opt for pure vanilla for superior taste.; Heavy CreamWhipped to stiff peaks, heavy cream creates that light, airy, and wonderfully rich texture characteristic of a perfect no-bake cheesecake. Ensure it’s very cold before whipping.; Fresh StrawberriesThe vibrant hero of these cups! Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for their natural juiciness and beautiful color. They'll be pureed for the filling and sliced for garnish.; Lemon JuiceA small amount of freshly squeezed lemon juice brightens the strawberry flavor and adds a subtle tang that balances the sweetness of the cheesecake.; Agar-Agar PowderThis plant-based gelling agent helps stabilize the strawberry swirl, ensuring it holds its shape beautifully without any animal-derived pectin. A little goes a long way.

Description

Indulge in these easy no-bake strawberry cheesecake cups! A velvety cream cheese filling tops a crunchy graham crust, made simple by just whipping and chilling.

Ingredients

Graham Cracker CrumbsThese form the crunchy, buttery base, providing a wonderful textural contrast to the creamy filling. You can buy them pre-crushed or crush whole graham crackers yourself.
Unsalted ButterMelted butter binds the graham cracker crumbs together, creating a firm and delicious crust for your cheesecake cups. Use good quality butter for the best flavor.
Granulated SugarA touch of sugar sweetens the crust just right, complementing the rich filling without being overly sweet. It's also used in the filling to enhance the overall sweetness.
Cream CheeseThe star of the show! Use full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature, for a truly rich, smooth, and decadent filling. Avoid low-fat versions for this recipe.
Powdered SugarAlso known as confectioners' sugar, it dissolves beautifully into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a super smooth, lump-free filling with perfect sweetness.
Vanilla Bean PasteA splash of pure vanilla bean paste enhances all the sweet flavors and adds a warm, comforting aroma to your cheesecake filling. Always opt for pure vanilla for superior taste.
Heavy CreamWhipped to stiff peaks, heavy cream creates that light, airy, and wonderfully rich texture characteristic of a perfect no-bake cheesecake. Ensure it’s very cold before whipping.
Fresh StrawberriesThe vibrant hero of these cups! Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for their natural juiciness and beautiful color. They'll be pureed for the filling and sliced for garnish.
Lemon JuiceA small amount of freshly squeezed lemon juice brightens the strawberry flavor and adds a subtle tang that balances the sweetness of the cheesecake.
Agar-Agar PowderThis plant-based gelling agent helps stabilize the strawberry swirl, ensuring it holds its shape beautifully without any animal-derived pectin. A little goes a long way.

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Instructions

Step 1:Prepare the Crust Base
Step 2:Whip the Cream Cheese Filling
Step 3:Create the Strawberry Swirl
Step 4:Assemble Your Cheesecake Cups
Step 5:Chill and Set

Notes

Store any leftover cheesecake cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to maintain their fresh taste and texture.
Since these are a no-bake dessert, they're meant to be enjoyed chilled; reheating is not recommended as it will alter their delightful texture.
For an extra touch of elegance, serve these chilled cups garnished with extra fresh strawberry slices and a small sprig of mint, perhaps alongside a light sparkling grape juice with vinegar or iced tea for a refreshing treat.
For that signature smooth, airy texture, ensure your full-fat cream cheese is truly at room temperature and your heavy cream is very cold before whipping; this combination is key for an effortless, lump-free, and perfectly set filling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 dessert cup (approx. 180g)
Calories: 350
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Protein: 30g