Mint and White Chocolate No-Bake Cheesecake Cups
Refreshing no-bake cheesecake cups with a hint of mint and swirls of white chocolate, a cool dessert delight reminiscent of icy magic. This American recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, melted, and cream cheese, softened into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs and 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of 6 individual serving cups to form crusts. Refrigerate.
- Step 2: Melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips gently in a microwave or double boiler until smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese and 3/4 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp peppermint extract, mixing well.
- Step 4: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Step 5: Fold in the melted white chocolate and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves, swirling lightly to create a marbled effect.
- Step 6: Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crusts in the cups, smoothing the tops. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set before serving.







