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No Bake Strawberry Cupcakes

These No Bake Strawberry Cupcakes are creamy, refreshing, and packed with fresh strawberry flavor. Made with a buttery cookie crust, a smooth cream cheese filling, and topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, they're the perfect no-oven dessert for summer parties, birthdays, Valentine's Day, or any special occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
chill time 5 hours
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
For the Filling
  • 16 oz 2 blocks cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries finely chopped
For the Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 6 fresh strawberries halved
  • ¼ cup crushed graham crackers
  • White chocolate shavings optional
  • Fresh mint leaves optional

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin pan
  • Cupcake liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ice cream scoop or spoon
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly mixed.
  3. Press about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
  4. Refrigerate the crusts while preparing the filling.
  5. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
  7. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  8. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Fold in the finely chopped strawberries.
  10. Divide the filling evenly among the cupcake liners.
  11. Smooth the tops with a spatula or spoon.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight until completely set.
  13. Before serving, pipe whipped cream onto each cupcake.
  14. Garnish with fresh strawberry halves, crushed graham crackers, white chocolate shavings, and mint leaves if desired.
  15. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Refrigerate overnight for the best texture.
  • Pat the strawberries dry before mixing them into the filling to prevent excess moisture.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer and creamier dessert.
  • Decorate just before serving to keep the toppings fresh.