Light No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups
These light no bake strawberry cheesecake cups are very simple to make and sweetened with maple syrup and stevia. Perfect for your next summer family gathering or party. I made these in individual cups, so they can look more pretty and elegant.
Strawberry Cheesecake Cups
Hey guys! How is your week going?
With the warmer weather outside, it is the perfect time for easy no bake desserts. So I decided to make these mini light no bake strawberry cheesecake cups. These are made in a blender and take just 15 minutes to prepare.
Strawberry Cheesecake
The crust is optional, feel free to leave it out, if you don’t want the extra calories. I used Nilla Wafer crumbs for mine, but Graham Crackers could be used instead. I also added some raw walnuts to the crust, for some extra flavor and crunch. The addition of coconut oil is not mandatory, but I used it this time.
I love fresh strawberries and have been eating a lot of them lately. These cheesecakes could be made with other fruits (berries) as well. You might have to adjust the amount of sweetener. As I said sweetener, because I did not use sugar in these. I used some Organic Maple Syrup and a few drops of Stevia to sweeten these desserts.
Strawberry Cheesecake
A friend of mine recently asked me for a lighter cheesecake recipe, possibly without whit sugar. And of course I had nothing to offer, because all of my cheesecake recipes contain sugar. That’s what inspired me to try these and they turned out great!
The cheesecake layer isn’t too thick, so if you’d like it thicker, you can use strained Greek yogurt, or reduce the amount of strawberries.
I hope you like these and get to make them for your next party.
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Light No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 4-5 graham crackers or 3/4 cup mini Nilla Wafers
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil — (optional)
For the cheesecake:
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup low fat plain Greek yogurt
- 6 oz fresh strawberries — , hulled and sliced
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1/4 tsp stevia — (more or less if needed)
Instructions
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To your food processor/blender add graham crackers (or Nilla Wafers) and walnuts. Pulse until no large pieces are left. Transfer to a bowl and add coconut oil. Mix until evenly distributed.
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Add cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla, maple syrup, stevia and strawberries and puree until smooth. Add more stevia if needed.
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Divide crumbs mixture between 3 glasses. Add cheesecake mixture in each glass. Top with fresh strawberries. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 402, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 63mg, Sodium: 284mg, Potassium: 268mg, Carbohydrates: 25g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 14g, Protein: 8g, Vitamin A: 760%, Vitamin C: 25%, Calcium: 121%, Iron: 1.3%
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Cheesecake With Blueberry Topping
I love parfait cups! the crunchy bottom is always my fav! lol 😉 these are super pretty and the strawberry flavor is the best!
Thanks Michele!
I love these pretty cheesecake cups! They look amazing and the no-bake makes them perfect for those warm days you don’t want to turn on your oven. Lightening them up and using maple syrup makes so good as a healthy treat!
Thanks Kelly!
Oh Mira – these are adorable! I love the nuts in the base and the Greek yogurt and maple syrup in the cheesecake layer!
I could never leave the crust out, Mira. Extra calories exist for a reason, girl! These look amazing!
No-bake cheesecakes are my favorite! I love that you lightened these up, Mira! And your pictures are absolutely gorgeous! Pinned!
These look divine! I was thinking to sweeten with Xylitol instead of stevia. But regardless, they remind me of my Ukrainian grandma for some reason ~ exactly the type of dessert she would have made =) Delicious.
Thanks Laura! I’ve been thinking of Xylitol and will definitely try it for my next no bake dessert 🙂
These look so cute! I love “lighter” desserts, especially once the weather warms up.
Thanks Katy!
I love how light and perfect this is for summer. Your pictures are as pretty and delicate as lace. Love!
Thanks Annie!
I am SO into fresh strawberries lately and these sound so good! Perfect summer treat!
Thanks Joanne!
It really is the time of year for tasty simplicity! You nailed it with these parfaits 🙂
Thanks Marla!
These are adorable! All I want these days is light, cold food so these are absolutely perfect. That pink, too, is just.. ugh! So perfect!
Thanks Cheryl! Hope you are doing well 🙂
I love a no bake dessert because they can be made ahead. These are so Summery and delicious.
Thanks Janette!
OHHH Mira….super yummy! These look so awesome for my summers 🙂 Love how bright your pics are!
Thanks so much girl!
Those cheesecakes look perfect Mira – I love that you lightened them up! I can’t get enough strawberries lately either, my snack of choice in the summer, they’re just so good!
Thanks Stacey!
Mira, these no-bake cups look very delicious! perfect for summer!! Can’t wait to make some and eat!! Yummy!
Thanks Savita!
Love how cute these are but the best part is that they are naturally sweteened. Yumm
Thank you Kathy! Love your new pic 🙂
These are tooooo adorable, Mira! I love anything no-bake! Pinning!
Thanks for pinning Justine!
These strawberry cheesecakes are so pretty and pink! No bake is perfect and I love the strawberries on top!
Thanks Rachele!
Delicious work, Mira! So easy and light. A perfect summer treat! 😀
Thank you Traci!
Lovely photos and I’m obsessed with anythign no bake!
Thanks Medha!
You can keep one for me please:) Must have been amazing.. I really love strawberry desserts
These are so beautiful! I love no-bake recipes like this in the summer, because baby, it’s hotter than hell in the south right now! 😉 I never would have thought to add maple syrup – genius!
Thanks Kathleen! They are so easy to make 🙂
These no bake strawberry cheesecakes cups look adorably awesome! Loving that light pink color and strawberry on top is a killer! Delicious!
Thanks my friend!
Wow Mira these little cups look so adorable and what’s better they are so light but at the same time look so flavourful!
These cheesecakes are stunning! I love that they’re a lighter alternative, and have been sweetened with maple and stevia. What a great idea. These sound delicious!!
Good morning Mira.
I agree with you nothing better in the summer than use the fresh summer fruits and easy to make foods, specially desserts, and this dessert is all of this plus it looks so yummy and pretty.