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Strawberry Cheesecake Cups Recipe Easy No-Bake Dessert for Kids

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A simple, no-bake strawberry cheesecake cups recipe perfect for kids to make and enjoy. Uses minimal ingredients and requires no oven, making it a quick and fun dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1 pint (~350g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups (~150g) graham crackers or digestive biscuits, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) butter, melted
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: chocolate chips or chopped nuts for mix-ins or topping

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. Crush graham crackers or biscuits into fine crumbs (about 1 ½ cups).
  3. Melt the butter and mix it into the cracker crumbs until evenly moistened.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes with electric mixer).
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using slow, sweeping motions to keep it light and fluffy.
  7. Spoon a layer of the buttery cracker crumbs (about 2 tablespoons) into the bottom of each serving cup.
  8. Add a generous dollop of the cheesecake filling (about 3 tablespoons) on top of the crumbs.
  9. Top with sliced strawberries. Repeat layers if cups are tall enough or do one set of layers.
  10. Garnish with a few strawberry slices and optional mint leaves or toppings.
  11. Chill the assembled cups in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for best taste and texture. Make sure cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. Whip cream to soft peaks for a light filling. Crush crackers finely but leave some small bits for texture. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Can be made a day ahead and topped with fresh fruit before serving. Avoid freezing as texture changes. Variations include swapping fruits, adding cocoa powder and chocolate chips, or using Greek yogurt for a lighter filling.

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