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No-bake strawberry cheesecake cups with a buttery graham crust, creamy filling, and juicy fresh strawberries. A quick, elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 crackers)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened (2 packages)
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (prevents browning)
  • Whipped cream, for garnish
  • Strawberries, sliced for garnish
  • Graham cracker crumbs (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter in a medium bowl until mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the crumb mixture to each clear dessert cup or mason jar and press down firmly to create a compact, even crust layer.
  3. Refrigerate crusts while preparing filling.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until well combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form (3-4 minutes on high speed).
  7. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, preserving air bubbles by folding instead of stirring vigorously.
  8. Remove cups from fridge and spoon approximately ¼ cup cream cheese filling over the crust layer.
  9. Add a layer of diced strawberries (2-3 tablespoons) on top of the filling.
  10. Add another layer of cream cheese filling, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or use a piping bag with a star tip for decorative swirls.
  11. Finish with a final layer of sliced strawberries arranged on top.
  12. Cover each cup with plastic wrap or lid and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight to meld flavors and firm filling.
  13. Just before serving, add a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a fresh strawberry slice and optional graham cracker crumbs for extra crunch.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation., Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps; microwave briefly if needed., Use cold heavy cream and chilled tools to achieve stiff whipped cream peaks., Dice strawberries evenly and toss with sugar and lemon juice to boost flavor and prevent browning; pat dry for firmer layers., Use clear cups for visually appealing layers and portion filling with a cookie scoop for consistency., Refrigerate assembled cups for better texture and flavor meld; overnight chilling is ideal., For best results, fold whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture to maintain a mousse-like texture.

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