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Mini No-Bake Caramel Cheesecakes Chocolate Truffle

Published: April 24, 2020. Modified: April 25, 2023 By Dhwani Mehta. This post may contain affiliate links. This blog generates income via ads.

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No-Bake mini Caramel Cheesecakes with chocolate truffle –  adorable individually portioned dessert. Use this simple no-bake recipe when you need a quick and crowd-pleasing 30-minute dessert. They are perfect for parties or any day!

6 mini No bake cheesecake in small shot glass
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  • Why I love this eggless dessert so much?
  • 4 Layers in mini No-Bake caramel cheesecake
  • Some more eggless dessert ideas –
  • No-Bake mini Caramel Cheesecakes with chocolate truffle
  • Video

When you are not in a mood to make the entire cheesecake, this no-bake version is exactly what you need!

I am always in for anything one-pot or no-bake, but that doesn’t mean boring. Often, the simplest things in life are the most delicious and satisfying and act as the best thing for memorable moments.

Don’t let this intimidate you. This recipe is simple.

If you aren’t very confident in making cheesecake, you can definitely make this No-Bake Caramel Cheesecake without any problem. I guaranteed!

4 mini No bake cheesecake in small shot glass

Why I love this eggless dessert so much?

  • I love a mini dessert that is individually portioned. I don’t like sharing my desserts (I think most of us) 😉
  • You only need a handful of familiar ingredients and some cute little cups, mason jars, or mini glasses.
  • It’s No-bake. I am all about easy no-bake desserts, especially when it is summer.
  • Always, yes to cheesecakes and desserts that include chocolate in them!
  • Creamiest cheesecake filling.
  • Perfect for potluck parties and gatherings.
  • You can make them in advance for parties. Making them ahead of time means the work is done by the time you’re ready to celebrate!
  • Look super cute.

These mini no-bake caramel cheesecakes are eggless, rich, creamy, and have a layer of graham cracker crust and chocolate truffle.

And the best part?

They only take less than 30 minutes to make.

Close up shot of no bake mini cheesecake

Let’s go through each layer with step by step process. Even though this is a simple dessert, it’s important to understand each step very well before starting.

4 Layers in mini No-Bake caramel cheesecake

  1. Chocolate Ganache
  2. Crushed Buttery Graham Cracker
  3. No-Bake Caramel Cheesecake Filling
  4. Piping Chocolate ganache/truffle Topping

Layer 1 Chocolate ganache

I feel like chocolate ganache sounds like a difficult or fancy thing to make.  Is that just me?  Honestly, chocolate ganache is simple to make and is a 2 ingredient recipe. It’s not only easy and quick, but it’s also uniquely versatile.

You will need

  • Heavy whipping cream – don’t use half and half or milk.
  • Pure chocolate  – Use good quality chocolate. I have used a milk chocolate bar. You can use semi-sweet or bittersweet too. You can use chocolate chips too.

Step by step process

Chop chocolate bar.

Place chopped chocolate into a heat-proof glass or metal bowl. (Photo 1)

Heat cream on the stovetop until just simmering. If it’s boiling, the cream is too hot and could separate or even burn the chocolate.

Once you see little simmers around the edges, turn off the heat and immediately pour the warm cream over the chocolate. (Photo 2)

Then, you’ll let it sit for about 2-3 minutes so the warm heavy whipping cream can melt the chocolate.

Stir everything together until smooth. Just make sure to keep whisking until the mixture comes together into a nice silky, smooth chocolate ganache. (Photo 3)

Cover it, keep it aside and let it thickens.

Adding whipping cream in to baking chocolate to make ganache

I have used this chocolate ganache recipe as a layer and topping.

Layer 2 Crushed Graham cracker

The graham cracker crust doesn’t need much explanation. You only need

  1. Salted or unsalted melted butter
  2. Graham crackers.

Crush the two together and keep it aside.

Crushed graham crackers and mixing butter for cheesecake crust

Layer 3 Cheesecake filling

This is truly the most perfect, smooth, creamy, and velvet-rich cheesecake filling. This filling taste just like cheesecake mousse! Like I mentioned above, this no-bake cheesecake recipe is very easy. The cheesecake filling is made in just 1 bowl.

Step by step process 

Whip the cream cheese and sugar together with hand beater until creamy and smooth. Clean the sides of the bowl now and then. (Photo 6 to 8)

Then add heavy cream and caramel. (Photo 9 and 10)

Beat everything into soft peaks. Keep it aside. (Photo 11)

making caramel cheesecake filling

Some important notes.

  • Make sure you use blocks of real cream cheese, not cream cheese spread. Make sure it’s room temperature.
  • I have used powdered sugar. If you are using granulated sugar, adjust the amount.
  • The filling is soft like mousse. If you want thick and bite like consistency, add agar powder.
  • You can skip caramel if you don’t have or don’t like the taste. Or use a few drops of extract of your choice.

Layer 4 Topping

I have used chocolate ganache as a topping. Keep the chocolate ganache on the countertop for 2 hours to cool and set.

And then pipe using Wilton 1M piping tip on the cheesecake filling.

Notes –

  • You can use any piping tip of your choice.
  • If you are planning to make dessert ahead of time, pip ganache before serving.

Final step – Assemble everything

Have your jars ready to go and lined up.

In jar/glass, Layer a teaspoon spoonful of chocolate ganache first. (photo 12)

Then top it up with 1 teaspoon of crushed graham crackers in the jars. ((Photo 13)

Then add cheesecake filling. Make sure to leave room for the topping. (Photo 14)

Keep it into the fridge.

layering no bake cheesecake

When you are ready to serve, pipe chocolate ganache on top, sprinkle some crushed graham crackers and serve.

No bake caramel cheesecake with chocolate truffle

Notes –

  • This recipe yields 12 cheesecake glasses.  I have used mini cordial glasses which I got from Dollar store. These are 5 inches tall and 1.5 inches wide. Perfect for small serving desserts.
  • You can use any size of mason jars, cups, or glasses.
  • The number of servings will depend on the size of the glasses, jars, or cups you use.

I still have a few in the fridge so I am going to grab a spoon, take my mini cheesecake and enjoy it and you guys read this post carefully, gather all the ingredients, make this easy no-bake dessert, and enjoy your weekend! 🙂

taking a bite of no bake cheesecake with spoon

Some more eggless dessert ideas –

Mango shrikhand

Strawberry cheesecake ice cream

Butterscotch pudding

White chocolate pistachio cheesecake

Chocolate strawberry mousse

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No-Bake mini Caramel Cheesecakes with chocolate truffle

Adorable individually portioned dessert. Use this simple no-bake recipe when you need a quick and crowd-pleasing 30-minute dessert. They are perfect for parties or any day!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel cheesecake, mini cheesecake, No Bake Cheesecake
Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 363kcal
Author Dhwani
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Ingredients

Layer – 1 Truffles/chocolate ganache

  • 300 gram – milk Chocolate bars I used trader joes brand
  • 150 gram – Whipping Cream around ⅔ cup

Layer – 2 Crumb Mix/graham crackers mixture

  • 125 grams – Graham crackers
  • 1 tablespoon – softened Butter

Layer – 3 Caramel Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 oz – Cream Cheese Room tempretured
  • ⅓ cup – Caramel
  • Pinch of Salt
  • ½ cup – powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup – Whipping Cream 250 ml

Instructions

Layer – 1 For chocolate ganache/truffles

  • Chop chocolate bar.
  • Place chopped chocolate into a heat-proof glass or metal bowl.
  • Heat cream on the stovetop until just simmering. If it’s boiling, the cream is too hot and could separate or even burn the chocolate.
  • Once you see little simmers around the edges, turn off the heat and immediately pour the warm cream over the chocolate.
  • Then, you’ll let it sit for about 2-3 minutes so the warm heavy whipping cream can melt the chocolate.
  • Stir everything together until smooth. Just make sure to keep whisking until the mixture comes together into a nice silky, smooth chocolate ganache.
  • Divide the mixture into 2 parts. One for the layer and one for topping. Cover, keep it aside and let it thickens.
  • You need to rest the one bowl of ganache for about 2 hours to thicken for our truffle topping.

Layer 2 Crushed Graham cracker

  • Take graham crackers and soften butter in a grinder jar or food processor. Crush the two together and keep it aside.

Layer 3 Cheesecake filling

  • Whip the cream cheese and sugar together with hand beater until creamy and smooth. Clean the sides of the bowl every now and then.
  • Then add salt, heavy cream, and caramel.
  • Beat everything into soft peaks. Keep it aside.

Assemble everything

  • Have your jars ready to go and lined up.
  • In each jar/glass, Layer a teaspoon spoonful of chocolate ganache first. (From 1 bowl of ganache)
  • Then top it up with 1 teaspoon of crushed graham crackers in the jars. (Keep 1 tablespoon aside for garnishing).
  • Then add cheesecake filling. Make sure to leave room for the truffle topping.
  • Keep it into the fridge.

Topping

  • When you are ready to serve, take ganache from the second bowl(which was resting for 2 hours), transfer to a piping bag with Wilton 1M piping nozzle tip attached and Pipe on cheesecake filling, sprinkle some crushed graham crackers and serve.

Video

Notes

Notes for Truffle/ganache

  • DONT use half and half or milk instead of heavy cream. Use ONLY heavy whipping cream.
  • Use good quality chocolate. I have used a milk chocolate bar. You can use semi-sweet or bittersweet too. You can use baking chocolate chips too.

Notes for the Cheesecake filling

  • Make sure you use blocks of real cream cheese, not cream cheese spread. Make sure it’s room temperature.
  • I have used powdered sugar. If you are using granulated sugar, use less.
  • This is a soft filling – for a firmer filling add 1 Tablespoon agar agar powder in 60ml boiling water at the end and mix well)
  • You can skip caramel if you don’t have or don’t like the taste. Or use a few drops of extract of your choice.

Note for crumbs

  • You can use digestive biscuits instead of graham crackers.

Note for topping/truffle

  • You can use any piping tip of your choice.
  • If you are planning to make dessert ahead of time, pipe ganache before serving

General notes –

  • This recipe yields 12 cheesecake glasses.  I have used mini cordial glasses which I got from Dollar store. These are 5 inches tall and 1.5 inches wide. Perfect for small serving desserts.
  • You can use any size of mason jars, cups, or glasses.
  • The number of servings will depend on the size of the glasses, jars, or cups you use.
  • You can top this no-bake cheesecake with whipped cream or any sprinklers or fruits. Top it up with whatever your heart desires. 🙂
The recipe is adapted from Cupcake Savvy’s Kitchen

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
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Warm regards,

Dhwani.

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  1. Freda Dias says

    April 25, 2020 at 8:04 am

    5 stars
    These look gorgeous! I’m drooling over the pics!

    Reply
    • Dhwani Mehta says

      April 25, 2020 at 11:35 am

      Thanks, dear. 🙂

      Reply
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