Description
These No Bake Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cups are a delightful treat that combines a velvety smooth cheesecake filling with a rich, buttery salted caramel sauce. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of salt, all nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust that adds a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- For the salted caramel sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of serving cups to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Evenly distribute the cheesecake filling over the chilled crusts in the cups.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a golden brown, stirring constantly.
- Once melted, add the butter and stir until combined, then slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and stir in sea salt. Allow the caramel to cool slightly before drizzling over the cheesecake cups.
- Chill the cups for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- These cheesecake cups can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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