Argentine · Easy
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Cups
No-bake cream cheese cups layered with graham crumbs and dulce de leche.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 0 mins
- Total
- 140 mins
- Servings
- 6
Total includes at least 2 hours chilling. No baking is required.
A little about this dish
No-bake cream cheese cups layered with graham crumbs and dulce de leche. No. Dulce de leche is a thick milk-based spread; pourable caramel sauce can make the filling too loose. Look for a jar or can labeled dulce de leche.
Simple Home Dish
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Cups
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 0 mins
- Total
- 140 mins
- Servings
- 6
Total includes at least 2 hours chilling. No baking is required.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup prepared dulce de leche, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 pinch fine salt
Instructions
- Mix crumbs with butter and divide among six small 4–6 oz glasses. Press gently into an even layer.
- Beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup dulce de leche, vanilla, and salt until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip cold cream until it holds medium peaks.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture in two additions. Spoon over the crumb bases and smooth the tops.
- Divide the remaining 1/4 cup dulce de leche over the cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving cold.
Cooking tips
Storage & reheating
Keep covered in the refrigerator and use within 3–4 days. Return leftovers to the refrigerator within 2 hours of serving.
Variations
Use crushed vanilla wafers instead of graham crackers, or finish with a light dusting of cocoa just before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Is caramel sauce the same as dulce de leche?
No. Dulce de leche is a thick milk-based spread; pourable caramel sauce can make the filling too loose. Look for a jar or can labeled dulce de leche.