8(120g)graham crackers (crushed in food chopper)~1¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
2tablespoons(24g)granulated sugar
⅛teaspoon(⅛teaspoon)ground cinnamonoptional
5tablespoons(70g)unsalted buttermelted
Cheesecake Filling
¾cup(177.44ml)heavy cream
1block (8 oz)(226g)cream cheeseroom temperature
3tablespoons(36g)sour cream
5tablespoons(63g)granulated sugar
1teaspoon(1teaspoon)lemon juice
¼teaspoon(¼teaspoon)vanilla extract
1can (12 oz)(1can (12 oz))pie fillingor other toppings
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust
Fill a 12-cup cupcake pan with liners.
In a food chopper, puree the graham crackers, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
Evenly distribute the graham cracker mixture into the cupcake liners (~1 tablespoon per cup) and pack it down with the back of a spoon or bottom of a cup. When all 12 graham cracker crusts are flattened, put the pan in the freezer and move onto the cheesecake filling.
No-Bake Cheesecake Filling
Pour the heavy cream in a medium-large bowl and whisk vigorously until it's thick with stiff peaks (this will take a few minutes or so).
Beat the softened cream cheese in a separate medium-large bowl until it's smooth. Then, add the sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla, and mix together until combined and smooth.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a rubber spatula, just until combined.
Scoop the cheesecake filling onto the frozen graham cracker crusts until the liners are about ¾ full. Smooth the tops and then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (it'll still be pretty soft at this point though so preferably overnight).
When you're ready to eat the cheesecakes, add a spoonful of pie filling to the tops (or whatever toppings you like)!
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Notes
Storage: Mini no-bake cheesecakes are best enjoyed fresh within 2 days. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before enjoying.Toppings: Add whatever your heart desires! I like to use fruit preserves/jam, lemon curd, and pie filling. You could also use chocolate, Nutella, or leave them plain!