Sugar Cookie Cups with No Bake Filling
These sugar cookie fruit cups are made with refrigerated sugar cookie dough, a smooth cream cheese filling, and fresh fruit on top. A bite-sized dessert that’s easy to make, pretty to serve, and perfect for picnics, pool parties, and summer holidays.
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Ingredients
- 16.5 oz. refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch salt
Topping
- Fresh fruit such as strawberries blackberries, blueberries, and kiwi — washed, peeled if needed, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a regular-size muffin tin (12 cups) with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Let the sugar cookie dough sit out at room temperature for about 20 minutes to soften slightly. Use a sharp knife to slice the dough into 12 even pieces, about 1 inch thick.
- Press each dough slice into the bottom of a muffin cup. Use a tart shaper or the back of a spoon to press the dough up the sides, creating a cup shape.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool completely in the muffin tin before removing.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat again until the filling is fluffy and creamy.
- Spoon the cream cheese filling into each cooled cookie cup. Use the back of a spoon to gently smooth out the tops. Top each filled cookie cup with a mix of fresh fruit. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar right before serving for an extra finish.
Notes
No-Bake Filling Ideas:
If you want to change things up, the cookie cup base works with a variety of no-bake fillings. Try using whipped topping mixed with pudding (like instant vanilla or lemon), chocolate mousse, or even a spoonful of Nutella topped with chopped nuts. You can also mix whipped cream cheese with marshmallow fluff for a lighter option. I also suggest buttercream frosting.
If you want to change things up, the cookie cup base works with a variety of no-bake fillings. Try using whipped topping mixed with pudding (like instant vanilla or lemon), chocolate mousse, or even a spoonful of Nutella topped with chopped nuts. You can also mix whipped cream cheese with marshmallow fluff for a lighter option. I also suggest buttercream frosting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie cup