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Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Shooters

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Shooters

Light, airy no-bake vanilla bean cheesecake piped into shot glasses for a creamy, slightly tangy mini dessert. Chill for 1 hour, making these shooters perfect for parties or make-ahead entertaining.
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Chill:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cheesecake, mini, no-bake, party, shooters, vanilla bean

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • shot glasses
  • piping bag (optional)

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste may substitute extract, if desired
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream whipped
  • Graham cracker crumbs optional
  • Fresh berries and mint to garnish, if desired

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whip 4 ounces cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until lightened. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip 1/2 cup whipping cream to firm peaks, then fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
  3. Optional: Spoon Graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of 4-8 shot glasses (mine held 1 1/2 ounces) or other small glasses. Fill or pipe the cheesecake mixture into the glasses, then chill one hour before serving.
  4. Garnish with fresh berries and mint, if desired.

Notes

Chill at least one hour before serving. Vanilla bean paste may be substituted with vanilla extract if desired. Graham cracker crumbs, fresh berries, and mint are optional garnishes.