Easy No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites
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These easy No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites combine a creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and crisp mini phyllo shells. They take just 15 minutes to prepare and make a pretty bite-sized dessert for parties, showers, potlucks, or whenever you need something sweet.
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No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites
If you’re craving something simple, sweet and just a little indulgent, these No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites are exactly what you need. They only take a few minutes to put together, but they look much fancier than the amount of work involved!
I first made these after craving something sweet and failing to convince the hubby to go pick up dessert. After rummaging through the refrigerator and freezer, I came up with strawberries, cream cheese, Cool Whip, and a couple of boxes of mini phyllo shells. I figured I could wing it—and these little strawberry cheesecake bites definitely did the trick.
I topped mine with fresh strawberries, but you can easily switch up the topping depending on what you have on hand. Other berries, jam, fruit curd, or a little chocolate or caramel drizzle would all be delicious.
I love mini desserts because they’re cute, easy to serve, and perfect for parties. They’re also great for portion control. Of course, that only works if you stop after one or two, lol!
Made with reduced-fat cream cheese and Cool Whip Lite, each mini cheesecake is right around 50 calories. They’re sweet, creamy, and rich enough to satisfy that cheesecake craving without committing to a full slice.
Why You’ll Love These Mini Cheesecake Bites
- Quick and easy: The filling comes together in minutes with only a few simple ingredients.
- No baking required: The mini phyllo shells are already baked and ready to fill.
- Perfect for parties: These individual cheesecake bites are easy to serve and require no plates or utensils.
- Easy to make ahead: Prepare the filling in advance, then assemble the bites shortly before serving.
- Just the right size: You get all the creamy cheesecake flavor in a small, portion-controlled treat.
Ingredients + tips for the mini strawberry cheesecakes
(Ingredients at a glance, find the full recipe in the printable card at the bottom of the post.)
- Strawberries | Use fresh strawberries only. I do not recommend frozen strawberries for this recipe. If you don’t have strawberries on hand, any fruit will do. Just chop the fruit into small pieces and mix with sugar. If you think the fruit is sweet enough, don’t add the sugar.
- Sugar | Sugar sweetens the cheesecake filling and helps the chopped strawberries release their juices.
- Reduced-fat cream cheese | Reduced-fat or full-fat cream cheese will work. Avoid fat-free cream cheese, which can affect the flavor and consistency. Let it soften to room temperature so the filling blends smoothly.
- Vanilla | Use the best vanilla extract you can find. I do not recommend imitation vanilla, but if you can find clear vanilla extract, your cream cheese will be brighter.
- Cool Whip| I used Cool Whip Lite for this recipe, but you can use the regular Cool Whip. Or if you happen to have whipping cream on hand, you can whip it up until stiff peaks form and use it instead.
- Mini Fillo Shells | These small, crisp pastry shells are sold prebaked and ready to use. You may also see them labeled as mini fillo shells.
How to make no bake mini cheesecake Bites
1 Chop the strawberries and mix in 1/8 cup of sugar. Set aside in the refrigerator.
2 Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together using a hand mixer or stand mixer, and then fold in the Cool Whip.
3 Using two spoons, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture to the fillo shells.
4 Chill in the fridge for about an hour.
5 Top the cheesecake batter with the strawberry mixture right before serving.
Recipe Tips For No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
- Let the cream cheese soften before mixing. Cold cream cheese can leave small lumps in the filling.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla before adding the Cool Whip.
- Fold in the Cool Whip gently to keep the filling light and fluffy.
- Wait to add the strawberries until just before serving. The longer the juicy topping sits on the phyllo shells, the softer the shells will become.
- If the strawberries produce a lot of liquid, use a slotted spoon or let the excess juice drain off before topping the cheesecake bites.
- For a prettier presentation, transfer the filling to a piping bag and pipe it into the shells instead of using a spoon.
Topping Variations
Strawberries are my favorite topping for these mini cheesecake bites, but you can easily change the fruit to suit the season or occasion.
Try them with:
- Fresh blueberries, raspberries or blackberries
- A mixture of fresh berries
- A small spoonful of strawberry, raspberry or blueberry jam
- Cherry or blueberry pie filling
- Lemon curd
- A light drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce
Whatever topping you choose, add it shortly before serving to help keep the phyllo shells crisp.
Make-Ahead Instructions
The cheesecake filling can be prepared up to one day in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, then fill the phyllo shells before serving.
You can also chop the strawberries ahead of time, but store them separately from the cheesecake filling and phyllo shells.
For the crispest shells, assemble the cheesecake bites no more than an hour or two before serving. Add the strawberries at the last minute.
Storage Suggestions
Store leftover mini cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Once assembled and topped with strawberries, they are best eaten the same day because the phyllo shells gradually soften.
Don’t miss these other strawberry treats:
- Strawberry Scones
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler
- Strawberry Jam Recipe
- Strawberry Lemonade Slushies
- Strawberry Trifle
FAQs
Do I need to bake the mini phyllo shells?
No. Packaged mini phyllo shells are prebaked, so they can be filled directly from the package. If yours are frozen, follow the package directions for thawing before filling them.
Can I Make Mini Cheesecakes the Day Before?
You can make the cheesecake filling a day ahead, but I recommend waiting to fill the phyllo shells until shortly before serving. This keeps the shells from becoming soft..
Can I Use Frozen Strawberries
Fresh strawberries are best. Frozen strawberries release quite a bit of liquid as they thaw, which can make the phyllo shells soggy.
How do I keep the phyllo shells from getting soggy?
Keep the filling, strawberries, and shells separate until close to serving time. Leave excess strawberry juice in the bowl, and wait until the last minute to spoon the berries over the cheesecake filling.
Can I Make A Full-Size Cheesecake With This Recipe?
You can most definitely use this recipe to make a full-size cheesecake. You can buy a premade graham cracker crust (or make your own) and spoon the topping on. Check out my No Bake Lemon Cheesecake recipe for more tips.
Can I Use A Different Crust For These Mini Cheesecake Bites?
Of course! You can use whatever kind of crust you like. I like using these mini fillo cups as they are ready to go, so there’s no additional preparation required on my part. But, you can also do a graham cracker crust, pressed into a cupcake liner in a muffin tin, or buy premade mini graham cracker crusts (like I used in these mini pudding pies.) You could also cut puff pastry or pie crusts into squares and bake them in a cupcake tin to use.
Can Mini Cheesecakes Be Frozen?
These mini cheesecake bites can be frozen or stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Once topped with the strawberry mixture, they will only last a day or so in the fridge.
Looking For More Mini Desserts? Give These A Try:
- Mini Conversation Heart Cupcakes
- Double Berry Mini Muffins
- Mini Chocolate Pudding Pies
- Lemon Curd and Raspberry Mini Cupcakes
Now, go make some. You’ll love ’em, I promise!!!
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No Bake Mini Cheesecakes Bites
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hr to chill
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Yield: 30 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: desserts
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
These easy No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites feature a creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries and crisp mini phyllo shells. They take just 15 minutes to prepare and make a pretty bite-size dessert for parties, showers and potlucks.
Ingredients
Strawberry topping:
- 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cheesecake filling:
- 1 – 8 oz package of reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla
- 3/4 cup of cool whip lite
- 30 prebaked mini phyllo shells
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Instructions
- Combine the chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the cheesecake filling.
- Add the softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and vanilla to a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip until evenly combined.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into the mini phyllo shells, dividing it evenly between the 30 shells
- Refrigerate the filled shells for about one hour.
- Just before serving, top each cheesecake bite with a small spoonful of strawberries. Leave any excess strawberry juice in the bowl to help prevent the shells from becoming soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cheesecake bites
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
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Oh my gosh, these are fabulous!
Best ever recipe super easy . So delicious my family loved them .
Delicious!!!!! Could eat these for days !
These wers so good!
Ii would like to take to work. How long ahead can I make the cheese cakes?
I think you ar ok with the day before. You just don’t want the phyllo to get soggy.
What a great recipe and love that you don't have to turn up the oven on this.
Those filo shells make these little bites really special!!
Yummy indeed!!!! Another must try
Oh wow those look so yummy! I'm sure I would eat a whole plate worth 🙂
I can't wait to make these for Christmas Eve! so pretty 🙂
Those look so delicious, bookmarking this.
yummmy…. thanks for sharing!
Why are bite-sized foods so inviting?! I could seriously stuff my face with 20 of these!
Looks yummy… !!
Trying these tomorrow! Do you thaw the fillo shells or fill them frozen?
I let them thaw for about 20 minutes on the counter. They thaw very quickly!
Good luck!
~Jamie
Would make a great party dessert:) very nice, love it!!!
What size package of cream cheese?
8 ounces. Thanks for pointing that out, I will add it to the post.
~Jamie
Those look so very good! Cheesecake is my favorite dessert!
So yummy! I will be featuring these tomorrow:>
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your Red Plate.
Miz Helen