Description

These Mini Cherry Cheesecake Cups are a no-bake, creamy delight layered with buttery graham cracker crust and topped with luscious cherry pie filling. Perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you want a sweet treat in mini form! 🍒🍰

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:
¾ cup graham crackers, crushed
3 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
For the Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp lemon juice
For the Topping:
½ cup cherry pie filling
Optional: Sprinkle of ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

Make the Crust: In a small bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until it looks like wet sand. Spoon about 1 tablespoon into the bottom of each mini cup or shot glass and press down firmly to form the crust.
Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beat until well blended. Slowly add the heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Assemble: Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture over the graham crusts. Smooth the tops. Add 1 spoonful of cherry pie filling on top of each. Sprinkle with a tiny dash of cinnamon if desired.
Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Keep chilled until ready to eat.

Notes

Chill Time: Don’t skip the chill — it helps the cups set up nicely. Garnish Option: A mint leaf adds a festive touch. Variation: Try blueberry or strawberry pie filling for a fruity twist.

Prep Time: PT15M
Cook Time: PT0M
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: mini cheesecake cups, no bake dessert, cherry cheesecake shots