Quick Easy No-Bake Cheesecake (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy cheesecake filling over graham crust, chilled in cups and topped with berries for a refreshing treat.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ For the Crust

01 - 100 g graham cracker crumbs
02 - 42 g unsalted butter, melted
03 - 25 g granulated sugar

→ For the Cheesecake Filling

04 - 225 g cream cheese, softened
05 - 240 ml heavy cream
06 - 60 g powdered sugar
07 - 5 ml vanilla extract
08 - 30 ml lemon juice (optional, for added tang)

→ Toppings (Optional)

09 - Fresh berries such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries
10 - Caramel sauce, chocolate drizzle, or fruit compote

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until the texture resembles wet sand.
02 - Distribute approximately 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of individual serving cups or jars. Press firmly with the back of a spoon to create a compact, even layer. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until completely smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice if desired. Continue beating until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream until stiff peaks form, which takes about 2–3 minutes with an electric mixer on high speed.
05 - Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until the filling is smooth and fully homogeneous.
06 - Spoon the cheesecake filling onto the chilled crust in each serving cup, spreading the top evenly with a spoon or spatula.
07 - Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake cups for 2–4 hours until set and firm.
08 - Just before serving, garnish the cheesecake cups with fresh berries, caramel sauce, chocolate drizzle, or fruit compote as preferred.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Cheesecake cups can be made up to two days ahead and stored refrigerated until serving.
02 - Swap vanilla extract for almond extract or swirl fruit jam into the filling for flavor variations.
03 - The crust can be adapted using crushed Oreos or graham crackers with coconut for alternative bases.

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