Cheesecake Cups Recipe
These delightful cheesecake cups are a quick and easy dessert, featuring a creamy cheesecake filling layered in individual cups with a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, they’re topped with fresh fruit or chocolate for an indulgent treat.
Equipment
- Small mixing bowls
- Measuring Cups
- Wooden spoon
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
Filling
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Pretty fresh fruit or berries, for serving
Crust
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and powdered sugar.
- Evenly distribute the mixture into 4 cups, using the handle of a wooden spoon to gently press it into the bottom of each cup.
- In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer on HIGH to beat the cream cheese until it becomes soft and creamy, about 30 seconds and set this aside.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese, mixing on medium speed until well combined.
- Repeat this process with the remaining whipped cream.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture into the cups over the crust.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Serve topped with fresh fruit.
Notes
- For a flavored cheesecake, try adding lemon juice or zest to the cream cheese mixture.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with a whipped topping for a lighter version.