Individual No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups

• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Chill time: 2 hours
• Yields: 6 dessert cups

Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 full sheets, crushed)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Layer

• 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

For the Strawberry Topping

• 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling (or homemade strawberry compote)
• Optional: Fresh strawberry slices for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
2. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each dessert glass. Press down gently with the back of a small spoon or a clean thumb to pack the crust layer tightly. Set aside.

Step 2: Whip up the Cheesecake Filling

1. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream on high speed using a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set it aside.
2. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until completely smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until fully combined and fluffy.
4. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly over the graham cracker crust in each cup, smoothing the tops with a spoon.

Step 3: Top and Chill

1. Spoon a generous layer of strawberry pie filling right over the cream cheese layer in each cup, making sure to distribute the glossy sauce and whole strawberries evenly.
2. Place the cups in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the cheesecake layer to firm up and the flavors to blend perfectly.

Pro-Tip: For the cleanest look in the glasses, transfer your cheesecake mixture into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, snip off one of the bottom corners, and pipe the filling into the cups! This keeps the inside walls of the glasses neat and creates distinct, beautiful layers just like in the photo.