Description
Creamy, dreamy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and salty. These No-Bake Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cups are an effortless dessert that tastes like a luxury treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or crushed digestive biscuits)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand. Spoon a few tablespoons into each serving cup or jar and gently press down to form the base. Place in the fridge to chill while preparing the filling.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add sugar, vanilla, and salt, and continue beating until well combined. Gradually whip in the heavy cream until the mixture becomes light and creamy with a slight thickness.
- Make the salted caramel: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add sugar and water. Allow it to cook without stirring until it turns a deep amber color — gently swirl the pan if needed. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted and smooth. Slowly add the cream while stirring constantly. Mix in the flaky sea salt, then let the caramel cool slightly.
- Assemble: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chilled crusts. Drizzle the cooled salted caramel on top and use a toothpick or skewer to create a marbled swirl effect. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to set completely. Before serving, top each cup with whipped cream, an extra drizzle of caramel, and a pinch of flaky salt for the perfect finish.
Notes
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg