Cheesecake Phyllo Cups (topped with jam)

Name: Cheesecake Phyllo Cups (Topped with Jam)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 1 package mini phyllo pastry shells; 4 oz cream cheese; ½ tsp vanilla extract; ¼ cup sugar; ½ cup cool whip; ⅓ cup favorite jam

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These adorable no-bake Cheesecake Phyllo Cups have more going for them than just their cuteness. They're easy to prepare, light, and delicious! Not to mention they're ready in under 20 minutes. Top them with your favorite jam (or fresh fruit) and wow your guests!

Recently I discovered these Mini Phyllo Pastry Shells in the freezer section of my local grocery store. They weren't on my shopping list, but they were so cute, I couldn't pass them up!

I considered various ways of preparing them, but in the end, I decided to fill the pre-baked phyllo cups with a no-bake cheesecake filling.

Although I originally planned on making a cherry sauce as a topping (I might still do that in the future), I ended up topping them with some Strawberry Fig Preserves that I had made recently.

Halfway through, I decided to also use various jam flavors that were leftover from a Bonne Maman Advent Calendar that my niece got me for Christmas.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe works because it only takes a few minutes to prepare. The longest part is having them set in the refrigerator. Although, you can toss them in the freezer if you need them to set quickly.

Besides jam, you can top them with pie filling, fresh fruit, nuts, melted chocolate, or caramel sauce.

What Goes Into This Recipe

Recipe Ingredient Notes

Mini Phyllo Pastry Shells— If you can't find the brand pictured, you can purchase Athens Foods Mini Fillo Dough Shells on Amazon.
Jam — Any flavor jam can be used. For a variety of flavors, I love using mini Bonne Maman jars.

How To Make Cheesecake Phyllo Cups

Step 1

Using an electric mixer, mix softened cream cheese until smooth.

Step 2

Add vanilla and sugar and mix to combine. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed.

Step 3

Fold in cool whip until mixed thoroughly.

whip cream added to cream cheese filling in a bowl

Step 4

Fill each mini phyllo cup with approximately one tablespoon of cream cheese filling.

Step 5

Top with your favorite jam or use a variety of flavors. Refrigerate for a minimum of two hours, or until set.

Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips

Can you make phyllo cups ahead of time?

Since these phyllo cups come pre-made, you can fill them when ready and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to a few days prior to serving.

How do you keep phyllo cups from getting soggy?

If baked at home, cool completely before storing them. If stored while warm, the moisture from the heat will cause them to become soggy.

Another option is to keep them uncovered on the counter (based on what filling you have and how long you can keep it out before it spoils). The air circulation will keep them from becoming soggy.

Instead of cool whip, you can use freshly whipped heavy cream. Whip cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
If you prefer a denser texture, you can freeze the filled cup for a few hours before serving.
For a lemony taste, add ¼ teaspoon finely zested lemon rind (use a Microplane to accomplish this). Mix the lemon zest with the cream cheese mix before folding in the cool whip or whipped cream.