Cherry Cheesecake Cups

These Cherry Cheesecake Cups are a delicious and easy way to celebrate any occasion! Made with simple ingredients and very little effort you can have a tasty treat in no time.

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They have a layer of creamy cheesecake topped with a sweet cherry pie filling and are finished off with a graham cracker crust. Enjoy them as an afternoon snack or serve them up for dessert – either way, they’re sure to be a hit!

Plus, since you don’t have to worry about heating up the oven or spending a ton of time in the kitchen you can sit back and relax and enjoy this delicious treat. So go ahead and give them a try! You won’t be disappointed!

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • These Cherry Cheesecake Cups are a delicious and easy way to celebrate any occasion!
  • Made with simple ingredients and very little effort you can have a tasty treat in no time.
  • Plus, everyone loves them, so they’re the perfect dessert for just about any gathering.

🛒Ingredients

condensed milk, sugar, cream cheese, cherry pie filling, butter, vanilla extract, lemon, and graham cracker crumbs on a white marble background

You will need a few simple ingredients to help you make this no-bake dessert. One of the best things about making this recipe is that you don’t have to worry about trying to track down expensive or hard-to-find ingredients at your local grocery store. As you may already have most of them on hand.

  • crushed graham cracker crumbs
  • granulated sugar
  • butter
  • cream cheese
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • vanilla extract
  • cherry pie filling

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make Cherry Cheesecake Cups

Making these delicious cherry cheesecake cups is so simple. Just follow the directions below and you will have a refreshing dessert that your friends and family will love in no time at all.

graham cracker crust in a small mixing bowl being mixed with a fork

Step 1: Make the crust

In a small mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter; set aside.

cheesecake filling being mixed with a hand mixer in a green mixing bowl

Step 2: Make the cheesecake filling

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in the sweetened condensed milk until combined. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and vanilla extract and stir well.

graham cracker crumbs being added to small plastic cups

Step 3: Start the layers

Set 6 plastic 9-ounce punch cups on the counter or a cookie sheet. Scoop 2 tablespoons of the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of each cup and press down lightly.

cups being layered with cherries, cheesecakes and graham crackers

Step 4: Add the cheesecake layer

Add 3 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture to each cup and spread out evenly.  Next, evenly distribute half of the cherry pie filling between the 6 cups, reserving the other half of the pie filling for another layer.

Step 4: Top the cups

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the graham cracker crumb mixture over the cherry layer.  And, then divide the remaining cheesecake mixture between the 6 cups and spread out evenly.

four finished cherry cheesecake cups on a dark baking sheet

Step 5: Finish the cups

And, divide the reserved cherry pie filling evenly between the 6 cups, then sprinkle the top with a little graham cracker crumb mixture.

Step 6: Serve

Serve immediately or chill for up to 24 hours before serving.

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

  • Pie filling: Use a different type of pie filling, such as raspberry or blueberry.
  • Chocolate: Add some mini chocolate chips to the cheesecake mixture for an extra boost of sweetness.
  • Garnishes: Top the finished cups with a dollop of whipped cream, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

If you love cherry cheesecake recipes next time check out this Chocolate Chip Cherry Cheesecake recipe.

three cheesecake cups on a white marble background

🥄 Equipment

Here is a quick list of the kitchen tools that you need to make this no bake cherry dessert recipe. One of the benefits of this sweet treat is that you don’t have to worry about needing any specialty equipment.

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • 6 plastic cups

🥫 Storage

These cheesecake cups can be served right away or you can store them in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 days.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips that you can use to make these creamy cherry cheesecake cups recipe.

  • Make sure to use room temperature cream cheese so that it is easier to mix.
  • If you don’t have plastic cups, you can use small jars or ramekins instead.
  • While you can serve these cups right away, I’ve found that they taste best when they are chilled before serving.
  • When keeping them in the fridge, I like to keep them on a baking tray with the cups covered with plastic wrap to keep them fresh.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Can I make these ahead?

Yes, you can make these cups up to 24 hours in advance. They are best served cold so be sure to store them in an airtight container and bring them out a few hours before serving.

Can I use a different type of pie filling?

Yes, you can try using different flavors of pie filling for this recipe – raspberry or blueberry would work great in this recipe.

Can you freeze these cheesecake cups?

I don’t recommend fixing these cups because the cheesecake layer may separate when thawed.

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🧾Recipe Card

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Cherry Cheesecake Cups

These Cherry Cheesecake Cups are layers of graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and cherry pie filling. No baking required!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 Cups
Calories: 587kcal

Equipment

  • Hand mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small plastic cups

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 7 tablespoons butter melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter; set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in the sweetened condensed milk until combined.
  • Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and vanilla extract and stir well.
  • Set 6 plastic 9-ounce punch cups on the counter or a cookie sheet. Scoop 2 tablespoons of the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of each cup and press down lightly.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture to each cup and spread out evenly.
  • Next, evenly distribute half of the cherry pie filling between the 6 cups, reserving the other half of the pie filling for another layer.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the graham cracker crumb mixture over the cherry layer.
  • Divide the remaining cheesecake mixture between the 6 cups and spread out evenly.
  • Divide the reserved cherry pie filling evenly between the 6 cups, then sprinkle the top with a little graham cracker crumb mixture.
  • Serve immediately or chill for up to 24 hours before serving.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 917IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 1mg

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