Classic No Bake Individual Cheesecakes - E.D.SMITH®

Classic No Bake Individual Cheesecakes

Elegant. Creamy. Effortless. These individual no bake cheesecakes are a delightful make-ahead dessert, perfect for entertaining or indulging in a little everyday luxury. With their rich, velvety filling and buttery graham cracker base, they deliver sophistication in every bite—without ever turning on the oven. Top with E.D.SMITH® Triple Fruits® Cherry, Raspberry, Blueberry pie filling for the perfect sweet, smooth, fruit filled dessert!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup (236 mL) graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp. (45 mL) unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

  • 1 packet (2 ½ tsp. / 12 mL) E.D.SMITH® Knox® gelatine
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) cold water
  • cups (375 mL) cold 35% whipping cream
  • 2 x 8 oz, (226 g) packages cream cheese, at room temperature (total: 1 lb / 453 g)
  • ½ cup (118 mL) icing sugar
  • tsp. (7 mL) pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp. (1 mL) salt

For the Topping:

  • 1 can (18 oz / 540 mL) E.D.SMITH® Triple Fruits® Cherry Raspberry Blueberry pie filling

Directions
 

Prepare the Crust

  • Lightly spray a silicone muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray, or line a standard muffin tray with large cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Stir in melted butter with a fork until the mixture is evenly moistened and no dry crumbs remain.
  • Spoon a heaping tablespoon (15 mL) of the crumb mixture into each muffin cup. Press down firmly using the bottom of a small, straight-sided glass to form an even base.

Make the Filling

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, pour in ¼ cup (60 mL) cold water. Sprinkle the gelatine over top and let stand for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 20 seconds, then stir until gelatine is fully dissolved.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cold cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the dissolved gelatine, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat for another 2–3 minutes until fully combined.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and uniform.

Assemble and Chill

  • Spoon or pipe the filling evenly over the prepared crusts. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or until set.

Top and Serve

  • Carefully remove the cheesecakes from the molds or liners. Top each with 2 heaping tablespoons (30 mL) of E.D.SMITH® Triple Fruits® Cherry Raspberry Blueberry pie filling. Serve chilled.
Type Cakes & Cupcakes
Season/Occasion Holiday, Christmas & New Years