The Easiest No Bake Cheesecake Cups
on May 25, 2021, Updated Feb 09, 2024
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When you want a quick dessert but don’t want to heat up the kitchen, these no bake cheesecake dessert cups are the perfect easy treat to make!
Using just 6 ingredients, this mini dessert is perfect for large individual servings or to share with a friend.
For this recipe, we’ll skip the traditional graham cracker crust in favor of something even easier, waffle bowls!
I’m all about some easy desserts and I love the different ways to enjoy cheesecake.
I’ve seen little no-bake cheesecake jars before and I love how adorable they are. With these little individual cups, you can eat the bowl, so there’s virtually no clean up! That’s a win for me, especially if I’m making it on the road.
This recipe would be so great to make at home or on your next RV trip if you’re looking for something easy to make with little mess.
No-bake Cheesecake Recipe Shopping List
To make these individual cheesecakes, you will need the following supplies:
- Cream Cheese
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Whipped Topping (I prefer Cool Whip)
- Waffle Bowls
- Fresh fruit (blueberries and/or strawberries)
- Hand Mixer
- Medium bowl
- Rubber Spatula
How to Make No Bake Cheesecake Cups
This is such a simple recipe and makes a fantastic last minute dessert. The best part is once you prepare the creamy cheesecake filling, you just need hour to let it chill and you’re done!
To start, take your cream cheese (preferably room temperature) and add it to a medium size bowl.
Using your electric mixer, beat until the cream cheese is smooth and fluffy.
Then, add the condensed milk a little at a time until all is mixed in.
Combine cream cheese with the whipped topping and scrape equal amounts of the cheesecake mixture into the waffle bowls.
Smooth the tops using the back of the spoon or spatula.
Refrigerate for about an hour, then add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
No bake mini cheesecakes are great for special occasions, holidays, or any time you want a festive and easy little treat.
Optional Cheesecake Toppings
You can’t go wrong with fresh berries. But the best thing about cheesecake is there are so many varieties to enjoy why stop there?
Here are a few more topping ideas for the next time you want to satisfy your sweet tooth with some different flavors:
- Fresh Strawberries
- Fresh Blueberries
- Lemon Zest
- Strawberry Sauce
- Raspberry Sauce
- Caramel
- Chocolate Chips
- Cherry Pie Filling
- Whipped Cream (try it with Coconut milk!)
- Oreo cookies
- Graham Cracker crumbs
- Honey
- White Chocolate shavings
The best way to enjoy a hot day is with a cool treat. This beautiful dessert is sure to be a hit!
Print the Recipe: No Bake Cheesecake Cups
No Bake Cheesecake Cups
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounce package whipped topping
- 5 waffle cups
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk in small increments, beating between each addition.
- Fold in the whipped topping.
- Divide the cream cheese evenly among the five waffle cups and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.
- Top with strawberries and blueberries before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
