No Bake Easter Cheesecake Cups always remind me of spring afternoons when my mom would pull out the hand mixer and let me sneak a taste of the sweet cream cheese filling. When I was growing up, Easter desserts didn’t need to be fancy, they just needed to be colorful and made with love. Back in our kitchen, she’d say, “Let it chill long enough and it’ll set just right.” Trust me on this, patience is the secret. These no bake Easter cheesecake cups are creamy, layered, and perfectly festive without ever turning on the oven.
No-Bake Easter Cheesecake Cups
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 8 clear dessert cups
- Spoon for layering
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- Toppings:
- ½ cup pastel candy-coated chocolates
- ¼ cup Easter sprinkles
- Whipped cream optional swirl
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until texture resembles wet sand.
- Press 2 tablespoons crust mixture into bottom of each cup. Chill 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and lump-free.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Spoon or pipe filling evenly over crust layer.
- Chill at least 1 hour until firm.
- Top with pastel candies, sprinkles, and whipped cream before serving.
- Texture cue: Filling should hold soft peaks and feel light but firm when chilled.
Notes
Refrigerate up to 3 days covered. Freezing:
Freeze without toppings up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Humidity Tip:
In warm climates, chill at least 2 hours for a firmer set. Troubleshooting:
- Runny filling? Cream wasn’t whipped to stiff peaks.
- Lumpy texture? Cream cheese wasn’t fully softened.
- Crust falling apart? Add 1 tablespoon more melted butter.
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Conclusion
Between you and me, No Bake Easter Cheesecake Cups are the kind of dessert my mom would have loved for holiday gatherings, simple layers, bright colors, and no oven heating up the house. If you’re planning a full spring dessert table, you might also enjoy festive treats like bunny-shaped no-bake cookies or colorful Easter nest cookies. Trust me, these creamy little cups disappear fast once everyone grabs a spoon.