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.

Easy Easy No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites

Name: No Bake Mini Cheesecakes Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-496513H59M28S
Total time: PT-496513H59M28S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 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

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

Units Scale

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