No-Bake Cheesecake Cups
No-Bake Cheesecake Cups are a quick dessert recipe perfect for any occasion. These ones are patriotic for the 4th of July! Definitely the BEST cheesecake in a jar- ever!
Servings 4 **see notes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 4-5 graham crackers
- Food coloring ** see notes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
- Add the sugar and beat until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping until well combined and smooth.
- Divide the mixture into 3 bowls, about 1 cup of each.
- Color one with red food coloring and another with blue by adding several drops or dots of dye and then mixing well.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes.
- Crush the graham crackers in a food processor or resealable bag.
- Add the cream cheese mixture in layers in small jars, you can spoon it in or use a disposable decorator bag or resealable bag to pipe it in.
- Add the graham cracker crumbs in-between the layers.
- Decorate with whipped topping and sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- If you want more "tangy" cheesecake flavor - add 1/2 to 1 tsp of lemon juice to the mixture before adding the food coloring.
- Any color food coloring will work, however, I have found that gel food coloring works best.
- The recipe can easily be doubled.
- The number of servings will depend on the size of your container.