Description
Enjoy simple and delicious no-bake cheesecakes in individual portions. Perfect for any occasion, these easy desserts require no oven and offer endless flavor possibilities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Optional: fruit, chocolate chips, candy bar pieces for topping
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of individual serving glasses or ramekins.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker base in each serving glass.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Top with your favorite fruits, chocolate chips, or crushed candy bars before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake the graham cracker mixture for 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C) and let it cool completely before adding the cheesecake filling.
- Experiment with different cookie crumbs like Oreo or shortbread for the crust.
- Add fruit purees or melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture for flavored cheesecakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: Approximately 300-400 (will vary based on toppings)
- Sugar: Approximately 20-30g (will vary based on toppings)
- Sodium: Approximately 150-200mg
- Fat: Approximately 20-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-35g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50-70mg
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