We love no-bake recipes like Banana Pudding and Chocolate Lasagna. If you are a fan of easy, no-bake desserts, you’ve got to try these No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes! Watch the video tutorial to see just how easy they are to make. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. If you like our No-Bake Cheesecake, you have got to try this No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes recipe. Similar to our traditional Mini Strawberry Cheesecake recipe, they’re made in cupcake liners or small ramekins- perfectly portioned, and no need to cut into a large cake to serve. They are perfect for entertaining because both the cheesecakes and the Cherry Sauce are simple, make-ahead recipes- just before your party, pop them onto a platter, decorate, and serve.
No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes Video
Watch Natasha make these Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes and see for yourself just how incredibly easy they are to make. We love the creamy texture and the endless possibilities for toppings. Get your ingredients ready because these are a must-make!
What are No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes?
No-bake mini cheesecakes are exactly as they say, individual-sized cheesecakes that do not require heating up the oven. Using only a few ingredients, they have an airy cream cheese and whipped cream filling and set in the refrigerator instead of baking in the oven. I love cheesecake, especially during the summer months when fresh berries are in season to use for toppings. But on a hot day, the idea of turning on the oven can take the joy right out of that dreamy dessert. These no-bake recipes are the best of both worlds. With the classic flavors of a traditional cheesecake, this recipe is decadent and creamy, just like my Perfect Cheesecake recipe, but this one does not require you to turn on the oven.
Ingredients for No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes
These petite treats come together so quickly and create fourteen individual-sized servings. The ingredients are simple for both the crust and the filling:
For the Graham Cracker Crust:
Graham Crackers – You can make your own or buy them pre-crushed. Use gluten-free graham crackers to keep this recipe GF. Sugar – adds a bit more sweetness to the crust Butter – Unsalted, melted to hold the crust together
For the No-Bake Cheesecake Filling:
Cream Cheese – 2 blocks (not tubs), room temperature, and full-fat variety or it won’t set properly. Sugar – We use granulated sugar for just the right amount of sweetness. Sour Cream – Full-fat, creates a more dense and smooth texture. Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed, cuts the sweetness and balances the cake. Heavy Whipping Cream – Be sure to use HEAVY whipping cream, which has a higher fat content than regular whipping cream, which is needed to get stiff peaks. Cherry Sauce
Pro Tip: Use any crisp cookie such as Vanilla Wafers, chocolate Oreo cookies (cream removed), or Biscoff shortbread for your crust.
How to Quickly Soften Cream Cheese
If your cream cheese is too cold, you could end up with lumpy cheesecake. Here are the best ways to speed-soften cream cheese:
Dice the cream cheese: My favorite way to bring cream cheese to room temperature quickly is to cut the cream cheese into smaller cubes. You can cut the cubes right on the foil liner to save some clean-up. Set it on the counter for an hour, or until it is soft to the touch. Warm water method: Alternatively, you can place the wrapped block of cream cheese into a bowl of warm water and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Microwave (least favorite): This can be tricky with uneven heating. Remove the foil and place the cream cheese block on a microwave-safe plate and heat it in 10-15 second increments for approximately 1 minute.
Our Favorite No-Bake Crust
There are some recipes out there for no-bake cheesecake that still require baking the crust but it’s totally unnecessary here. The butter holds the crust together perfectly.
How to Make No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes
Pro Tip: Use a trigger-release ice cream scoop to portion your cream cheese mixture into the cupcake liners.
Common Questions
How to Decorate and Serve
The possibilities for toppings are endless, from a dollop of whipped cream to fresh fruit. Find a few of our favorite toppings below:
Fresh berries such as blueberries, cherries, raspberries, or strawberries, left whole or sliced Cherry Sauce Chopped nuts Strawberry Sauce Chocolate shavings Caramel Sauce
Serving Tip: I have found it’s best to unwrap the individual cheesecakes straight from the refrigerator and arrange them on a platter. The cheesecakes soften a bit as they stand at room temperature which makes it more challenging to remove the wrapper later.
How to Store Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes
To Refrigerate: Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days before serving, though I don’t recommend adding your toppings until you are ready to serve the cheesecake. To Freeze: Cheesecake freezes really well and tastes just as good after thawing. After the cheesecakes chill in the refrigerator, wrap the cheesecakes, still in the pan, in several layers of plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. To Thaw: Unwrap and set in the refrigerator overnight.
Pro Tip: If you don’t have a cupcake carrier with a lid, you can refrigerate the mini cheesecakes uncovered for a few hours and then loosely cover them with a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate. This will keep the plastic wrap from sticking badly to the tops.
Love No-Bake Desserts?
If you love this No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes recipe, then you won’t want to miss these other crowd-favorite no-bake dessert recipes:
Tiramisu Recipe No-Bake Strawberry Blueberry Trifle Strawberries Romanoff No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Eton Mess No-Bake Chocolate Lasagna
