Creamy No-Bake Peach Cheesecake Cups
A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling, fresh macerated peaches, and crunchy graham cracker crumble, perfect for summer gatherings and last-minute sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream or whipping cream, cold
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 ripe peaches, peeled and diced (about 1 cup / 150g)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Layer: In a small bowl, combine the diced peaches with honey (or maple syrup) and lemon zest. Let sit for about 10 minutes to macerate.
- Make the Graham Crumble: In another bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar until evenly coated and resembling wet sand. Set aside.
- Whip the Cream: Pour cold heavy cream into a chilled mixing bowl. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid over-whipping.
- Mix the Cream Cheese: Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add lemon juice and mix briefly.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Whipped Cream: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, keeping it light and airy.
- Assemble the Cups: Spoon about 2 tbsp graham crumble into the bottom of each cup, add 3-4 tbsp cheesecake filling, then a layer of macerated peaches. Repeat layers if desired, finishing with crumble on top.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate assembled cups for at least 2 hours or overnight to let flavors meld and cheesecake set.
Notes
If cream cheese is lumpy, warm slightly before mixing. Use gentle folding to keep mixture airy. Drain excess peach juice to avoid soggy crumble. Toast graham crumbs lightly for extra crunch and flavor. Chilling time is essential for best texture. For gluten-free, substitute graham crackers with almond flour and coconut oil. For vegan, use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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