Cookies and Cream No-Bake Cheesecake Cups
Cookies and Cream No-Bake Cheesecake Cups are a quick and easy dessert combining creamy, tangy cheesecake filling with a crunchy chocolate sandwich cookie crust. These no-bake individual cups are perfect for parties or a simple sweet treat, requiring minimal ingredients, no oven time, and just under 30 minutes of prep.
- Author: Lilly
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 individual cups 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Crust Ingredients
- 20 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Some crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (amount to taste for mixing and garnish)
- Prepare the Cookie Crust: Start by finely crushing about 20 chocolate sandwich cookies until you have a crumbly texture. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and combine it with the cookie crumbs to make a sticky mixture. Press this evenly into the bottom of your serving cups to form a firm crust and chill it while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Slowly add 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly. Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped cream to add lightness to the filling. Finally, fold in some crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for that irresistible cookies and cream texture.
- Assemble the Cups: Carefully spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the chilled cookie crusts in each cup, filling to the top. Smooth the surface with a spatula and sprinkle additional crushed cookies on top for garnish. Place the cups in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set and chill before serving.
Notes
- Softened Cream Cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Crush Cookies Evenly: Aim for fine crumbs for the crust and slightly larger chunks in the filling to maintain texture.
- Use Fresh Whipped Cream: Freshly whipped cream blends better than store-bought for fluffier cheesecake texture.
- Chill Properly: Chill the assembled cups for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and the cups set perfectly.
- Customize Garnishes: Don’t hesitate to add a drizzle of chocolate syrup or a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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