These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cups are the ultimate easy, no-bake dessert—featuring creamy cheesecake filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a fresh strawberry-granola crunch topping. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or when you want a fuss-free sweet treat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ No-Bake & Easy – Ready in 20 minutes (plus chilling)
🍓 Fresh Strawberry Flavor – Bursting with fruity goodness
🧁 Individual Portions – Perfect for serving at gatherings
🥄 Creamy + Crunchy – The best texture contrast
Ingredients & Substitutions
For the Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs – Substitute with vanilla wafers or gluten-free cookies
- ¼ cup granulated sugar – Adjust to taste
- ¼ cup melted butter – Salted or unsalted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese – Softened to room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream – Whipped to stiff peaks
- ½ cup sour cream – Adds tanginess (Greek yogurt works too)
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 1 cup crushed strawberries – Fresh or frozen (thawed and drained)
- ½ cup granulated sugar – Adjust based on berry sweetness
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granola – Store-bought or homemade
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust
- Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press 1-2 tbsp into the bottom of each serving cup.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Gently mix in sour cream.
- Spoon or pipe filling over crusts.
3️⃣ Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping
- Mix strawberries, sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves.
- Fold in granola.
4️⃣ Assemble & Chill
- Top cheesecake filling with strawberry crunch mixture.
- Refrigerate 2+ hours to set.
Pro Tips for the Best Cheesecake Cups
🍓 Drain Strawberries Well – Prevents a soggy topping
🧈 Room Temp Cream Cheese – Ensures smooth filling
🥄 Layer Neatly – Use a piping bag for clean filling
❄ Chill Thoroughly – For perfect texture
Serving Suggestions
🍫 Chocolate Drizzle – Melted white or dark chocolate
🌿 Mint Garnish – Fresh mint leaves for color
🍨 Vanilla Ice Cream – Serve alongside for extra indulgence
Storage Tips
❄ Fridge – Keeps 3 days covered
⏳ Freezer – Freeze without topping up to 1 month
Delicious Variations
🫐 Mixed Berry – Swap strawberries for blueberries + raspberries
🍌 Banana Pudding – Layer with banana slices + vanilla wafers
🍪 Oreo Crust – Use crushed Oreos instead of graham crackers
Final Thoughts
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cups are creamy, fruity, and satisfying—the perfect individual dessert for any occasion!
Make them today and watch them disappear! 😋🍓