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.
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
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.
Step 1: Make the crust
In a small mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter; set aside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
🥄 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.
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.
Yes, you can try using different flavors of pie filling for this recipe – raspberry or blueberry would work great in this recipe.
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
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
- ⅓ 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.
