Cherry cheesecake cups are loaded with layers of sweet, buttery graham cracker crumbs, creamy no bake cheesecake, and cherry pie filling!

Love no bake cheesecake as much as I do? You’ll have to try my deviled strawberries and strawberry cheesecake dip too!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

These cherry cheesecake cups are a combination of two crowd pleasing desserts, cheesecake and cherry pie! The buttery graham cracker crust pairs nicely with the smooth and creamy cheesecake filling. The addition of fruity, slightly tangy cherry pie filling makes this tasty treat even better!

Cherry cheesecake cups are the perfect no-bake dessert to keep in your back pocket for entertaining! With just 7 ingredients, a simple graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and cherry fruit filling, you can’t go wrong!

Ingredients you’ll need:

Graham crackers
Granulated sugar
Butter- melted
Cream cheese- softened
Sweetened condensed milk
Lemon juice
Cherry pie filling

What I love about making these cherry cheesecake cups into individual servings is there’s no cutting involved. Everyone can simply grab a treat when they want it! Plus, let’s face it, they’re super cute too!

This is likely the easiest cheesecake-based recipe you’ll ever make. No need to mess with a water bath, pie pan, or even muffin tins. Everything is assembled right in the cups! No slicing needed. Just hand each person one of these cups and a spoon! Perfect for your next party, potluck, or holiday gathering!

How to make the best cherry cheesecake cups:

In the bowl of a food processor, combine graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter, then pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.
In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Grab your cups of choice, then begin layering the graham cracker crumbs with the cheesecake mixture and cherry pie filling.
You’ll start with graham cracker crumbs on the bottom, then cheesecake, then pie filling, repeat one more time, and top with a few more graham cracker crumbs.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until ready to enjoy!

These little dessert cups may look fancy, but they are so easy to make! This recipe takes the stress out of notoriously finicky cheesecake. There’s no water bath, no fear of a cracked top, no soggy crust. It’s just layer after layer of classic cheesecake flavor, and in a fraction of the time.

These parfaits are the perfect balance of rich and refreshing, and the individual portions make them perfect for serving to a crowd. This dessert has all the wonderful flavors I love about a classic cheesecake, minus the need for baking in the oven!

My top tips:

FOOD PROCESSOR: If you don’t have a food processor, you can buy pre-crushed graham cracker crumbs at the grocery store and just stir in the melted butter and granulated sugar. If using store-bought graham cracker crumbs, you’ll need about 1 ½ cups.
GRAHAM CRACKERS: There’s something about a classic graham cracker crust that makes it hard to stray from, but you can easily switch up these no bake cheesecake cups by using Nilla Wafer cookies, Oreos, or even gingersnap cookies as your crust.
SOFTENED CREAM CHEESE: It’s important you’re using softened cream cheese so that it will incorporate smoothly into the other ingredients. If you don’t want to wait for a block of cream cheese to soften, you can use whipped cream cheese from the tub instead.
ELECTRIC MIXER: I do recommend pulling out your electric mixer to give the no bake cheesecake mixture the ultimate smooth consistency! Using an electric mixer whips more air into the mixture, making it super creamy and lump-free!
PIE FILLING: I love the shortcut of using store-bought cherry pie filling in this recipe. It makes these cheesecake cups super quick and easy to whip up. If you have a homemade cherry pie filling recipe you’d like to use, go ahead! Just be sure it’s cooled completely before assembly.
CLEAR CUPS: I used 9 oz cups for assembling my cherry cheesecake cups. The clear cups are preferred because they allow you to see the layers of graham crackers, no bake cheesecake, a cherry pie filling throughout.
STORING: Any leftover cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Because they store well for a few days, you can make them ahead of time too! If you make these cheesecake cups more than 2 hours in advance, I recommend covering them with plastic wrap. This helps prevent the top from forming a little crust.

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