Cherry Cheesecake Shots
A no-bake dessert shooter perfect for parties, holidays, and entertaining with make-ahead convenience!
Servings: 12
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- ¾ cup RumChata
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
- ¾ cup crushed graham crackers (about 6 full sheets)
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cheesecake pudding mix, milk, and RumChata until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in half of the Cool Whip until light and fluffy.
- Spoon graham cracker crumbs into the bottoms of 12–14 small 2 oz cups.
- Pipe or spoon the cheesecake filling over the crumbs.
- Top with a spoonful of cherry pie filling and a swirl of remaining Cool Whip if desired.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. **See Notes**
Notes
Make-Ahead Tips
- Make the cheesecake filling up to 24 hours ahead
- Keep layers separate until assembling
- Assemble the shots 2-3 hours before serving for best texture
How long do Cherry Cheesecake Shots last?
Once assembled, they’re best eaten within 24 hours. If stored separately (cheesecake filling, graham crumbs, cherries), they can last 2-3 days.