No-bake cheesecake cups are one of the simplest and most versatile desserts you can make. They require no oven, come together in less than 15 minutes, and are perfect for parties, meal prep, or last-minute sweet cravings. Served in small jars or cups, they look elegant and taste rich and creamy—without the effort of baking a full cheesecake.
Whether you like fruity, chocolatey, or trendy flavors like Biscoff or Oreo, this base recipe allows you to create endless combinations.
✨ No-Bake Cheesecake (Base Recipe)
Ingredients
200g crushed biscuits (Digestive / Marie / Graham crackers / Oreos)
80g unsalted melted butter
2 cups cream cheese (450g / 16 oz — softened)
1 cup sweetened condensed milk (300g / 10 oz)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp lemon juice
🧁 Instructions
1. Make the crust
Mix crushed biscuits + melted butter until sandy and sticky.
Press firmly into a cake tin (springform works best).
Chill in fridge 20–30 mins to set.
2. Make the filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth (no lumps).
Add condensed milk gradually and beat until creamy.
Mix in vanilla + lemon juice.
3. Assemble
Pour mixture over chilled crust.
Smooth the top and refrigerate 6–8 hours or overnight for firm slices.
4. Serve
Top with sauce / fruit / chocolate / nuts etc.
🍰 Variations
🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake
Mix ½ cup strawberry puree into batter
Top with fresh berries or jam
🍋 Lemon Cheesecake
Add 2 tbsp lemon zest + extra 1 tbsp lemon juice
Top with candied lemon slices
🍫 Chocolate Cheesecake
Add ½ cup melted dark chocolate to filling
Top with cocoa powder / chocolate curls
🥭 Mango Cheesecake
Add ½ cup mango pulp
Top with mango cubes
☕ Biscoff Latte Cheesecake
Mix 1 tsp instant coffee into filling
Use Biscoff cookie crust + drizzle with melted Biscoff
🥜 Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Add ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
Use Oreo crust + top with crushed peanuts
🍋 Lemon Burst Cheesecake
Add 2 tbsp lemon zest + extra 2–3 tbsp lemon juice to the filling
Optional: swirl lemon curd on top before chilling
Top with thin lemon slices or zest curls
🍌 Banana Cream Cheesecake
Mash 1 medium ripe banana and blend into filling
Optional: fold in ½ cup whipped cream for extra lightness
Top with banana slices + crushed cookies (prevents browning: brush banana with lemon juice)
🥑 Avocado Lime Cheesecake (Healthy Vibe)
Blend 1 ripe avocado + 2 tbsp lime juice and mix into filling
Add 1–2 tbsp honey if needed (avocado is less sweet)
Top with lime zest + pistachios for crunch Color turns naturally green 💚
☕ Coffee Mocha Cheesecake
Dissolve 1–1.5 tsp instant coffee in 1 tbsp hot water
Add to filling + optional ¼ cup melted dark chocolate for mocha flavor
Top with whipped cream or cocoa powder dusting
💡 Pro Tips
Room-temp cream cheese = smooth texture without lumps.
Chill overnight for clean cuts.
If too soft, add ½ cup whipping cream, whipped separately and fold in.
