No Bake Cheesecake Bites

Name: No Bake Cheesecake Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 6.3 ounce box gluten-free vanilla wafers, crushed (about 2 cups crushed); 1/2 cup butter, melted; 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (✅ ); 3.4 ounce vanilla pudding mix (✅ ); 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (✅ ); 1 cup cherry pie filling (✅ )

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No-bake cheesecake bites are simple to make with just 7 ingredients. These cheesecake bites are made with vanilla pudding mix, cream cheese, a gluten-free vanilla wafer crust, and topped with canned cherries. Gluten-free.

This gluten-free cheesecake recipe creates one of the best bite-size treats for baby or bridal showers, birthday events, holiday parties, or any other special occasion. The buttery wafer crust combined with the vanilla filling makes these individual cheesecakes the ultimate dessert!

For more decadent gluten-free treats, be sure to try our Peanut Butter Pie (No Bake), Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake, Gluten Free Apple Cobbler, Gluten-Free Apple Cake and Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms.

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Easy No Bake Cheesecake

This no-bake dessert is prepped in just 20 minutes then left to chill for an hour. Prepare the day of or make-ahead then store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

We will take you each step of the way to create cheesecake from scratch. You’ll be amazed at how simple the process can be. With the list of cheesecake toppings below, you’ll then be able to top your dessert with your favorites!

To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!

ingredients for no bake cheesecake bites on sheet pan

Equipment

handheld mixer or stand mixer
large mixing bowl
measuring cups and spoons
mini muffin liners or mini muffin pan
medium-sized mixing bowl
stir spoon
small microwave-safe bowl
baking sheet
small cup
small spoon

Ingredients

Crust

6.3-ounce box gluten-free vanilla wafers, crushed about 2 cups crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted

Filling

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ✅
3.4-ounce vanilla pudding mix ✅
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract ✅
1 cup cherry pie filling ✅

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

rolling bin with gluten free vanilla wafers

crushed wafers added to bowl with melted butter

cheesecake crust crumbles in mixing bowl

How To Make No-Bake Cheesecake

In a medium-sized bowl combine the crushed vanilla wafers and the melted butter for the gluten-free cheesecake crust.

Fill the liners with crust

Place 25 muffin liners on a baking sheet. Place a tablespoon full of crumbs into the mini muffin liners then use a small cup to firmly press down.

gluten free cheesecake crust in muffin liner

cup smashed cheesecake crust into muffin liner

cheesecake crust scooped into muffin liners

Make the filling

To a large mixing bowl add the cream cheese, pudding mix, milk, and vanilla. Blend until smooth. Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling onto each crust. Use the back of a spoon to gently smooth the filling.

Refrigerate

Chill for at least 1 hour.

Serve

Garnish with the cherry pie filling and serve cold.

cheesecake batter scooped on top of crust in muffin liners

Cheesecake Topping Ideas

Easily upgrade these mini cheesecake bites by adding a topping. Cherry pie filling is just one of the many delicious options to pick from! Check out the list below for inspiration.

Fruit zest (lemon, lime, orange)
Fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
Fresh cherries
Apple pie filling
Cinnamon
Crushed gluten-free Oreos
Crushed graham crackers
Chocolate syrup
Caramel drizzle + toasted pecans
Shredded coconut
Lemon curd

cherry filling cheesecake bites gluten free

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make gluten-free cheesecake with a graham cracker crust?

Simply swap the vanilla wafer crust with our gluten-free no-bake graham cracker crust.

Can I make no-bake cheesecake bars?

To turn these cheesecake cups into bars, firmly press the crust into an 8×8 pan then top with the cheesecake filling. Once chilled, slice into squares then serve the bars.

How many cheesecake bites per batch?

A single batch will make approximately 25 mini cheesecake bites.

How to freeze cheesecake?

This recipe freezes well when the muffin tin is placed in the freezer for 2 hours (no need to cover the top of the tin). After frozen, use a plastic knife to pop the bites out from the muffin tin and store in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Enjoy straight from the freezer or thawed in the fridge overnight.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Use room temperature cream cheese for easy mixing
Use the back of a spoon or a small cup to gently press the crust into the liner
Swap the vanilla wafers for gluten free Oreos to make a cookies & cream crust

More Cream Cheese Desserts

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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