No Bake Cheesecake Bites

No Bake Cheesecake Bites are always welcome at a party! A graham cracker crust is layered with a smooth, cheesecake layer. Leave plain or top with fruit, lemon curd, or chopped candies. Making no bake mini cheesecake gluten free is simple: use gluten free graham crackers for the crust. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten free.

Entertaining can be tricky– don’t let the food overwhelm you! This recipe is a great last minute treat to make because we know that time is short around the holidays but the desire to share goodies is strong! 

Make dessert ahead of time

A make ahead dessert is so valued at this busy time of year. This recipe makes 24 mini cheesecakes and it is easy to double this recipe if you need to serve a crowd.

Serving bite-sized cheesecake in a dessert buffet along with cookies, brownies, and other individual sized servings will be a festive and welcome sight at your next get together.

What other No Bake Desserts are easy to make?

• One of my most popular recipes is No Bake Kit Kat Bars. If you like no bake cheesecake I think you’ll love the kit kat dessert too!
• Cookie butter fudge in the microwave is always a hit especially around the holidays.
• Easter White Chocolate Fudge is an easy no bake recipe. Switch up the add-ins and make this white chocolate fudge for any occasion.

Are no bake cheesecake bites gluten free?

Yes, if you use gluten free graham crackers to make the crust for these mini cheesecakes, then your dessert is gluten free. 

Of course, you’ll need to double check that all of the ingredients are certified gluten free — keep an eye on your vanilla– but these cheesecake ingredients should be gluten free.

If you would like a recipe for mini baked cheesecakes, I think you’ll love these lime cheesecake bites!

What are the ingredients in cheesecake with a graham cracker crust?

• gluten free honey graham crackers (or traditional graham crackers if you wish)
• butter, melted
• brown sugar
• cream cheese
• sweetened condensed milk
• pure vanilla extract

How do I make a no bake cheesecake recipe?

1. Make the graham cracker crust.
2. Fill your mini muffin baking cups with the crust. Freeze for 15 minutes.
3. Make the cream cheese filling. Top the chilled crusts with the cream cheese filling. 
4. Add toppings like mini chocolate chips if you wish. Freeze until set.

Let’s dive in to each step:

The first step is to weigh the graham crackers. Six ounces is about right. Melt four tablespoons (2 ounces) of butter. Adding just a touch of brown sugar helps the texture and sweetness of the crust.

Pulse the graham crackers, melted butter, and brown sugar in a food processor. 

Fill your mini muffin pan with mini paper baking cups. Scoop about one teaspoon out at a time and fill each baking cup.

Press down to compact the crust. Did you know that you can buy graham cracker crumbs? I was surprised when I saw them in the baking section. I still think it is so easy to make your own. Making your own gives you the flexibility to make a gluten free crust.

The cheesecake crust will hold up better if you really press down firmly on this graham cracker mixture. Put the pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile make the no bake cheesecake filling.

With a hand held mixer, beat the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla on high for 2-3 minutes in a large bowl. Be sure to get all of the lumps out. If your cream cheese is lumpy, it might just be cold. Blend until the filling is smooth.

Fill each chilled crust with the cheesecake filling. I find that the Ziploc icing bag trick is perfect for this application. It’s as easy as it sounds– make a pastry bag out of a Ziploc bag for a quick and easy way to fill each mini cheesecake. 

What toppings can go on a cheesecake?

Want to make plain cheesecakes? Keep these no bake cheesecake bites just as they are– plain and simple. 

Do you want to add just a bit more to the top? Do it now, before the cheesecake filling is refrigerated. You can add any number of toppings:

• mini chocolate chips
• heath bar toffee bits
• Andes mint creme de menthe baking bits
• berries like strawberries or blueberries
• butterscotch chips
• chopped candy bits

Keep in mind that if you are making these gluten free, then your toppings also have to be gluten free.

Can you make mini cheesecake with vanilla wafers?

Sure! You can switch out the graham cracker crust to use Nilla Wafers (not gluten free), Oreos (not gluten free), or a gluten free wafer cookie or cinnamon cookie.

Choose a cookie that fits perfectly inside your mini muffin cups so that the base of your no bake cheesecake is level and sturdy. No bake mini cheesecakes are a party food waiting to happen. What are you celebrating this week? I hope cheesecake is party of it!

Can I top no bake mini cheesecakes with chocolate?

Yes, of course. Simply melt the chocolate and add it to the top would be a great finish to this dessert. You could also make a chocolate ganache for the finishing touch of a chocolate covering. These are melt in your mouth good!

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