By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 10, 2023
No Bake Cheesecake Cups are such an easy treat. These little no bake individual-sized cheesecakes are made with yogurt to make them extra healthy and yummy! Both kids and adults will love this good-for-you yet decadent dessert.
What’s in No Bake Cheesecake in a Cup?
Do you love cheesecake, but can’t be bothered with the crust and the baking? Well, then these No-Bake Cheesecake Cups are for you! It’s a super easy version, with amazing flavor, and individual servings are perfect for parties or after-dinner treats.
- Yogurt: You can make it with thick Greek yogurt, or with custard-style yogurt. I love the way it tastes with custard yogurt because it’s sweeter and just as creamy. Whatever you have on hand will work.
- Cream Cheese: Low-fat cream cheese makes these cheesecake cups lighter and healthier than your average no bake cheesecake recipe.
- Honey: Adds a bit of sweetness and floral flavor to these cups. You could also use maple syrup or agave syrup.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a bit of acidity to balance the sweetness and give them that signature cheesecake tang.
- Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract gives these cheesecake cups a rich vanilla flavor. I do not recommend using artificial vanilla, but you can use vanilla bean paste!
- Salt: Enhances the flavors of this cheesecake.
- Graham Crackers: Add the taste of a traditional cheesecake crust to these cups.
Pro Tip: Garnish the cups with different types of berries for a fresh taste.
Decorative Variations
I love these no-bake cheesecake cups as you see in the photos for festive parties and holidays (I made them for Valentine’s Day ). But it’s so easy to switch things up and make these for any occasion. Here are some ideas.
- We topped ours with some cool whip that we dyed pink, more graham cracker crumbs, and a strawberry. You could use mini chocolate chips or fresh whipped cream.
- You could turn this into more of a parfait with alternating layers of crushed graham crackers, cheesecake mixture, and fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
- Serve them in mason jars, champagne flutes, or any kind of container you have.
- Garnish with different types of berries, use macerated strawberries for a syrupy topping, or use food coloring to dye whipped cream any color you want.
- You could also let everyone at the party decorate their own cheesecake cups however they desire! It makes for a fun activity.
That’s tough to say! Traditional cheesecake has a much denser and fluffier texture, while no bake cheesecake is creamier and softer. It’s really up to your own personal preferences as to which one is better!
I love custard-style yogurt because it is sweet, thick, and indulgent! Greek yogurt will also work, but the texture and taste will be slightly different.
Yes! I recommend letting the cheesecake mixture set in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, so you can easily make these hours ahead of time. You can also make the mixture the day before and let it sit in the refrigerator, then portion it out into cups before serving.
Absolutely! I recommend chilling the cheesecake cups for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before transferring them to the freezer. Wrap the cheesecake cups tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil to keep them from getting freezer burnt.
How to Make Ahead and Store Mini No Bake Cheesecake Cups
Store leftover no bake cheesecake cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Enjoy chilled.
How to Freeze Cheesecake Yogurt Cups
Freeze no bake cheesecake cups in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
What to Serve with Easy No Bake Cheesecake Cups
These no bake cheesecake cups are such a fun dessert! Top them with colored cool whip , fresh fruit, caramel sauce , or lemon curd . Or serve them as part of a Valentine’s Day spread alongside strawberry cake , red velvet cupcakes , strawberry fudge , chocolate truffles , or brownie cookies .
Ingredients1x2x3x
For the Cheesecake Mixture
- ▢ 1 cup vanilla-flavored custard-style yogurt 227 grams
- ▢ 16 ounces low-fat cream cheese 454 grams, room temperature (2 bricks)
- ▢ 3 tablespoons honey 66 grams
- ▢ 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed Lemon juice 10 grams, from ½ lemon
- ▢ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Crust
- ▢ 2-3 low-fat graham cracker sheets 32-47 grams, crushed
Optional Garnishes
- ▢ Low-fat whipped topping tinted pink, such as Cool Whip
- ▢ Strawberries 1 for each individual cheesecake
Video
Instructions
For Cheesecake Mixture
- Place all of the cheesecake mixture ingredients in a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until the mixture is a smooth consistency, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. 1 cup vanilla-flavored custard-style yogurt, 16 ounces low-fat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed Lemon juice, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
To Assemble
- Place dishes on a tray.
- Place 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers in the bottom of each individual dish. 2-3 low-fat graham cracker sheets
- Spoon approximately ¾ cup of the cheesecake mixture onto the graham crackers in each dish.
- Refrigerate, uncovered, 2-3 hours, or until set.
- Garnish with a dollop of whipped topping and 1 fresh strawberry per dessert, if desired. Low-fat whipped topping, Strawberries
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Hand Mixer
Becky’s Tips
- You can make it with thick Greek yogurt, or with custard-style yogurt. I love the way it tastes with custard yogurt because it’s sweeter and just as creamy. Whatever you have on hand will work.
- This tastes best when it has a couple of hours to set in the fridge, but you can also devour it right away if you run out of patience.
- I used crushed graham crackers to give the taste and texture of a crust, without having to actually make a crust. I’m here for simplicity!
- You could turn this into more of a parfait with alternating layers of crushed graham crackers, cheesecake mixture, and fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
- Garnish with different types of berries, use macerated strawberries for a syrupy topping, or use food coloring to dye whipped cream any color you want.
- Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More No Bake Cheesecake Recipes We Love
- Classic No Bake Cheesecake
- Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cheesecake
- Salted Caramel No Bake Cheesecake
- No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
No Bake Cheesecake Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Mixture
- 1 cup vanilla-flavored custard-style yogurt 227 grams
- 16 ounces low-fat cream cheese 454 grams, room temperature (2 bricks)
- 3 tablespoons honey 66 grams
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed Lemon juice 10 grams, from ½ lemon
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Crust
- 2-3 low-fat graham cracker sheets 32-47 grams, crushed
Optional Garnishes
- Low-fat whipped topping tinted pink, such as Cool Whip
- Strawberries 1 for each individual cheesecake
Instructions
For Cheesecake Mixture
- Place all of the cheesecake mixture ingredients in a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until the mixture is a smooth consistency, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. 1 cup vanilla-flavored custard-style yogurt, 16 ounces low-fat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed Lemon juice, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
To Assemble
- Place dishes on a tray.
- Place 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers in the bottom of each individual dish. 2-3 low-fat graham cracker sheets
- Spoon approximately ¾ cup of the cheesecake mixture onto the graham crackers in each dish.
- Refrigerate, uncovered, 2-3 hours, or until set.
- Garnish with a dollop of whipped topping and 1 fresh strawberry per dessert, if desired. Low-fat whipped topping, Strawberries
Video
Notes
- You can make it with thick Greek yogurt, or with custard-style yogurt. I love the way it tastes with custard yogurt because it’s sweeter and just as creamy. Whatever you have on hand will work.
- This tastes best when it has a couple of hours to set in the fridge, but you can also devour it right away if you run out of patience.
- I used crushed graham crackers to give the taste and texture of a crust, without having to actually make a crust. I’m here for simplicity!
- You could turn this into more of a parfait with alternating layers of crushed graham crackers, cheesecake mixture, and fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
- Garnish with different types of berries, use macerated strawberries for a syrupy topping, or use food coloring to dye whipped cream any color you want.
- Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
