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Easy No-Bake Berry Cheesecake Cups

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling layered over a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with fresh mixed berries. Perfect for summer and ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits as a substitute)
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted (dairy-free butter optional)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 cups (300g) mixed berries (fresh or frozen; strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl until mixture feels like wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of serving cups to form an even 1/2 inch layer. Chill in the fridge.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Add lemon zest. Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold into cream cheese mixture.
  3. Assemble the cups: Spoon or pipe cheesecake filling over chilled crust, filling cups about 3/4 full. Smooth tops and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  4. Prepare the berry topping: Toss mixed berries with honey or maple syrup if desired. Spoon berries over cheesecake cups just before serving and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
  5. Serve chilled directly from the fridge.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften fully before mixing to avoid grainy texture. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks only and fold gently to keep filling light and airy. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Drain watery berries before topping to prevent soggy crust. Can be made ahead and chilled up to 24 hours; add berries just before serving.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, berry cheesecake cups, summer dessert, easy dessert, quick dessert, no oven dessert, creamy cheesecake, graham cracker crust

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