Description
Delight in these creamy Cookie Butter Cheesecake Cups featuring a crunchy Biscoff cookie crumb crust and a luscious cookie butter mousse filling, perfect for an elegant yet easy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup Biscoff or speculoos cookie crumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cookie butter (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Garnish
- Extra cookies for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, combine Biscoff or speculoos cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Spoon an even layer of this mixture into the bottom of each serving cup, pressing lightly to form a firm base.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, use a mixer to whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Set this aside carefully to maintain its airy texture.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, cookie butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Combine the mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. This process should be done carefully to preserve the whipped cream’s light, mousse-like texture.
- Assemble the cups – first layer: Spoon a layer of cheesecake filling on top of the cookie crumb crust in each serving cup. Drizzle a small amount of melted cookie butter over this layer to enhance flavor.
- Assemble the cups – second layer: Add another layer of cookie crumb mixture, followed by the remaining cheesecake filling, ensuring the top layer is the filling for a smooth finish.
- Garnish: Sprinkle extra cookie crumbs or place whole cookies on top for decoration if desired.
- Chill the dessert: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake cups for at least 1 hour to set and develop flavors before serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use fresh heavy whipping cream for better whipping results and a lighter texture.
- The dessert can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to deepen the flavors.
- Substitute vegan cream cheese and whipped topping to make a dairy-free version.
- Cookie butter drizzling adds extra richness but can be omitted if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cookie butter cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake cups, Biscoff dessert, easy cheesecake recipe, cookie crumb crust, mousse cheesecake
