Easy 3-Ingredient Strawberry Cheesecake Cups
A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring a creamy cream cheese and strawberry jam filling layered over a buttery cookie crumb base. Perfect for summer treats and ready in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (320 g) strawberry jam
- About 12 buttery cookies (e.g., graham crackers or shortbread), crushed
Instructions
- Crush about 12 buttery cookies into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or heavy glass. Set aside.
- Beat 8 oz (225 g) softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy using an electric mixer or whisk.
- Gently fold in 1 cup (320 g) strawberry jam with a spatula, creating a marbled effect without overmixing.
- Spoon a layer of crushed cookies (1 to 2 tablespoons) into the bottom of each serving cup.
- Add a generous dollop of the strawberry cream cheese mixture on top of the cookie base. Repeat layers if cups are tall enough.
- Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the filling set.
- Before serving, garnish with a fresh strawberry slice or a spoonful of extra jam. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for smooth mixing. Do not overmix jam to maintain marbled texture. Chill at least 30 minutes for best texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cookies. For vegan, substitute vegan cream cheese and fruit preserves without gelatin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 4
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