Description
These stunning No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake Cups are individual, perfectly portioned desserts that showcase the spiced caramel flavor of Biscoff cookies and spread. They feature a crunchy, buttery cookie base, a light and airy cheesecake filling infused with Biscoff spread, and are topped with a warm, gooey Biscoff drizzle. Requiring no oven time, this easy, elegant treat is ready in 20 minutes of active work and is ideal for making ahead.
Ingredients
Crumb Base
- 30 Lotus biscoff biscuits
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz heavy cream, 2 cups, cold
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temp
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup biscoff spread
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- 1/2 cup biscoff spread
- 8 biscoff cookies, cut in half
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Base
Start by crushing the Biscoff biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or a sealed bag and a rolling pin. In a medium bowl, combine the Biscoff crumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Reserve a few tablespoons of the combined mixture for decoration later.
Step 2: Form the Crusts
Divide the remaining crumb mixture into your 8 serving cups (or 16 smaller cups). Add about 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture to the bottom of each cup, pressing down gently to form an even, compact layer. Set the cups aside.
Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a large bowl, whisk the 2 cups of cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set this aside. In a separate bowl, whisk the room-temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar, Biscoff spread, and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Fold and Pipe
Gradually add the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture and gently fold everything until it is fully incorporated, ensuring the mixture remains light and airy. Pipe or spoon the cheesecake mixture into each dessert cup over the crust.
Step 5: Garnish and Chill
Melt 1/2 cup of Biscoff spread in the microwave for about 20 seconds, until it is liquidy and easily pourable. Top the cups with a thin, even layer of the melted Biscoff spread. Decorate with the Biscoff cookie halves and sprinkle with a little of the reserved cookie crumbs.
Step 6: Set and Serve
Refrigerate the cups for at least 4 hours until the cheesecake filling firms up completely. Serve chilled.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: These cheesecake cups can be fully assembled up to two days in advance. Store them covered in the refrigerator. For the crispiest garnish, add the melted Biscoff topping, cookie halves, and reserved crumbs no more than a few hours before serving.
Ensuring Fluffy Texture: When combining the whipped cream with the cream cheese mixture, use a gentle folding motion with a rubber spatula. This prevents deflating the air pockets in the whipped cream, which is crucial for maintaining the light, mousse-like structure of the filling.
Recommended Cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese for this recipe. The high fat content is essential for achieving the necessary stability and perfect, creamy texture for this no-bake filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 35g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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