No-Bake Cheesecake Pops
No-Bake Cheesecake Pops are creamy, bite-sized desserts that combine the rich flavor of classic cheesecake with a crunchy graham cracker crust. These easy-to-make treats require no baking, can be customized with various toppings, and are perfect for parties, snacks, or any occasion that calls for a fuss-free, delicious dessert.
- Author: Kathy
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 pops 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (when using gluten-free cookie substitute)
For the Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or heavy cream, whipped
Optional Toppings
- Chocolate drizzle (melted chocolate)
- Crushed nuts
- Fresh fruit pieces
- Sprinkles
- Berry swirl (fresh or frozen berries mix-in)
- Fruit zest (lemon or orange zest)
- Prepare the crust: Combine 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs with 4 tablespoons of melted butter until evenly mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottoms of a lined mini muffin pan or small silicone molds to form the crust base.
- Whip the cheesecake filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese (16 ounces) with 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped cream or heavy cream to lighten the texture, ensuring the filling remains fluffy yet holds its shape.
- Assemble the pops: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly on top of each crust portion, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create bite-sized cheesecake pops.
- Chill until set: Place the filled pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the pops are firm enough to hold their shape when removed from the molds.
- Add toppings and serve: Carefully remove the cheesecake pops from the molds and decorate with your choice of chocolate drizzle, crushed nuts, fruit pieces, sprinkles, or other preferred toppings before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture and richness.
- Allow cream cheese to soften to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Do not skip the chilling time; it ensures the pops hold together well.
- For a professional look, pipe the filling instead of spooning it.
- Mini silicone molds help in removing the pops easily without breaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop (about 25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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