Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes {No-Bake!}

Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes

These no-bake bites are filled with all the classic flavors of strawberry cheesecake without all the accompanying stress. Water baths? No. Slowly reducing the heat and making sure you don’t open the oven door? No way. Doing everything correctly and still coming out with an ugly cheesecake? Forget about it. None of that is here with this recipe. This recipe is all about flavor and ease. A delicious, no-bake cheesecake is topped with an easy, sweet sauce, creating tasty no-bake mini cheesecakes that are absolutely delicious and won’t leave you pulling out your hair in frustration.

Why You’ll Love These Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes

• They’re super easy to make with none of the headache or hassle of traditional cheesecakes.
• They’re creamy, tangy, and sweet – just like traditional cheesecake.
• They only use simple ingredients.
• They’re perfect for after-dinner dessert, potlucks, parties, or just for snacking.

Mini Cheesecakes Tips and Variations

I have some tips to help make this easy, delicious recipe even easier. I also have some fun variations that you can try, as well.

Tips

• Fully soften your cream cheese to ensure you get that smooth, creamy cheesecake texture.
• To ensure your cream cheese is fully softened, leave it out for at least 30 minutes.
• If you forgot to soften your cream cheese, place it on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on 50% to 75% power for 5 seconds. Then flip the block onto its side and heat again for 5 seconds at 50% to 75% power.

Variations

• To make things even easier, use strawberry pie filling.
• Switch things up by using different pie filling for the topping. Any fruit pie filling will work! You can even try lemon curd!
• Make a simple sauce using the strawberry recipe but replace the fruit with blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries.
• Use a variety of chocolate chips or chocolate ganache for the chocolate layer.
• Omit the strawberry sauce for fresh berries instead.
• Use Oreo cookies in place of graham crackers for a delicious crust.

Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes FAQ

If you have questions about this delicious no-bake cheesecake recipe, then read on. The following FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.

Is baked or no-bake cheesecake better?

Neither one is better. They’re just different. Traditional baked cheesecake uses eggs and is far denser than its no-bake counterpart. Meanwhile, no-bake cheese cake is much softer, with an almost mousse-like texture. Both are delicious.

Can I freeze no-bake cheesecake to make it set faster?

Absolutely! Place it in the freezer to rapidly cool it. Be careful that you only leave it in the freezer long enough to reach refrigerator temperature. You don’t want to freeze it.

How long does no-bake cheesecake take to set in the fridge?

It takes no-bake cheesecake between 6 and 8 hours to fully set in the fridge. However, for the best possible texture, overnight is recommended – about 12 hours.

Why do my mini cheesecakes sink in the middle?

If you’re making a no-bake recipe like this one, they won’t. However, cooked cheesecakes – full-sized or mini – can fall in the middle if they crack too deeply. Those deep cracks impair the structure of the cheesecake, making it sink.

How to Store No-Bake Cheesecakes

Store these no-bake cheesecakes in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes Ingredients

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. You’ll find everything easily at your local grocery store.

• Graham crackers
• Sugar
• Butter
• Chocolate melting wafers
• Cream cheese
• Powdered sugar
• Lemon juice
• Vanilla extract
• Heavy whipping cream
• Strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced thick
• Water
• Cornstarch

How to Make No-Bake Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes

Making these delicious cheesecakes is an easy affair. From the simple crust to the equally simple cheesecake and sweet sauce, this recipe is a dream of ease.

Step 1: Prep

Line a cupcake tin with paper liners. Take out your cream cheese to soften.

Step 2: Combine the Crust Ingredients

Crush graham crackers using a food processor then whisk the graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a medium-sized bowl. Add the melted butter and stir until combined.

Step 3: Make the Crust

Add 1 tablespoon of the graham cracker mixture into each cupcake liner and firmly press down evenly. Then, melt the chocolate according to the package directions and spoon a thin layer over the graham cracker mixture. Chill while you make the cheesecake filling

Step 4: Make the Cream Cheese Mixture

Using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth in a large bowl. Then, add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla and mix until combined.

Step 5: Whip the Cream

Add the heavy cream to a medium bowl and whip on high with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

Step 6: Make the Cheesecake Filling

Gently fold half the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Then, add the remaining whipped cream and fold until fully combined. Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly on top of the crusts, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and chill for 4 to 6 hours or overnight.

Step 7: Make the Strawberry Sauce

Add strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan. Then, bring it to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Then, mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and add it to the fruit mixture. Stir until the sauce thickens. Let cool.

Step 8: Finish the Cheesecakes

Once the sauce is cool, spoon over the top of the mini cheesecakes and enjoy!

Try These Delicious Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes Today

These mini cheesecakes are so delicious and so easy to make. Every single part of this recipe is no-bake which means you only have to do a bit of stirring and layering to make this dessert. With this combination of ease and flavor, you owe it to yourself to give it a try. Once you make these tasty treats, I know you’ll find yourself coming back to them again and again.

Here are a few more desserts to try

Easy Key Lime Pie Dessert – A delicious dessert that is creamy, tart, sweet, and salty. Made with a pretzel crust, key lime pie filling, and a cream cheese/Cool Whip layer.

Stuffed Strawberries – A super easy and delicious dessert that is made with only five simple ingredients. 

Easy S’mores Cups – These are the ultimate summertime dessert, but this recipe can be made anytime of the year.

Also try these Mini Lemon Cheesecakes from Great Grub, Delicious Treats. These cheesecakes are tart, creamy, and incredibly delicious. They make a great dessert for potlucks, parties, or as a tasty dessert that the family will love.