No-Bake Samoas Cheesecake Cups are the perfect dessert to serve when individual cheesecakes are too much work! A crunchy chocolate coconut caramel dream!

Caramel Delites Cheesecake Cups

When you don’t want to bake cheesecakes but want that creamy filling texture and lots of flavors, try these delicious No-Bake Samoas Cheesecake Cups! Made with classic Girl Scout Cookies and some fabulous extras, everyone will love this tasty treat. 

Whether you were a brownie as a little girl or are just aware of their cookies, we’re all familiar with the Girl Scouts. The Thin Mints, Trefoils Shortbread Cookies, Tagalongs – that is what I think of when I think of Girl Scouts. And my very favorite Girl Scout cookie is Samoas. I used to be a Tagalongs girl (and still am!), but over the years, Samoas have clearly won my favor. 

These no-bake mini cheesecakes are way easier without having to worry about graham cracker crumbs or a water bath. Constructed in a glass with layers of crushed coconut caramel cookies and a sweet cream cheese filling, the whole thing will take you less than 45 minutes to put together. 

Because these easy desserts are so sweet, they’re excellent to serve with some fresh berries or fresh fruit. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth, these are the best No-Bake Samoa Cheesecake Cups around. 

No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe

How To Make:

Ingredients:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
25 – 30 caramel squares, unwrapped
3 tablespoons heavy cream
12 – 16 Samoas cookies, chopped

Directions:

Cheesecake Mixture:

In the large bowl of a stand mixer, add all of your cream cheese. Beat it until smooth.

Pour in the condensed milk and combine it thoroughly. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to get all of the cream cheese combined.

Add the sugar to your cream cheese mixture and mix until combined. 

Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice and combine well. 

Refrigerate your creamy cheesecake batter until you are ready to serve. 

Caramel Coconut Mixture:

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add your unwrapped caramel squares and heavy cream. Melt the caramel, making sure to stir frequently. This mixture will burn quickly, so don’t walk away from the stove.

Once melted, remove your pot from the stove. Add your coconut to the caramel mixture and stir thoroughly. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes. 

While the caramel is cooling, take out a cutting board and a sharp knife. Chop up 4 Samoas cookies into small pieces and stir them into the coconut caramel mixture. 

*Note – if you are not assembling these immediately, keep your caramel coconut mixture at room temperature. If you put it in the refrigerator it will harden. 

Assembling Individual Cups:

This recipe will make between 6 and 10 no-bake cheesecake cups depending on the size of the cups you are using, so alter these assembly instructions based on the size of your containers. 

Take out a food processor and chop about 6 Samoa cookies. You don’t want these to be fine crumbs, but small cookie crumbs. It is okay if some are a little larger than others. If you don’t have a food processor, add your cookies to a Ziploc bag, seal it, and use a rolling pin to crush them instead. 

Add a bottom layer of crumbs to each of the cups. 

Top this layer with some of your caramel coconut mixture. Use about half of the mixture during this step. 

As you add the coconut caramel mixture, try to break it up into small chunks so that you don’t have one flat layer. The caramel will harden some as it cools and you want to be able to move your spoon through each layer easily while eating. 

Add a cheesecake layer to each cup, using half of the batter you’ve mixed. You can use a spoon or a piping bag for this, depending on how large your cheesecake cups are. 

Using your cutting board and sharp knife, chop up 1 or 2 Samoas per glass. You want these to be coarsely chopped and as small or large as you want them. 

Add these cookies on top of the cheesecake and follow those with the rest of your caramel mixture, spread across all of your glasses. 

Top this with the rest of your cheesecake in an even layer and add a few more broken or chopped cookies as a Samoa topping.

Serve your cups with some whipped cream, Cool Whip, or by themselves and enjoy!  

Store any leftovers in the pudding cups under plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The ingredients will stay fresh for up to a week, but you may find that the texture is too soggy after a few days. 

Are Samoas And Caramel Delites The Same Thing?

Generally, the answer is yes. When you are asked the Samoas vs Caramel Delites question, they are pretty much the same cookie. That said, there are small differences depending on where in the United States you are making your purchase.

Two different bakers create Girl Scout Cookies each year, so your location and which baker serves that area will make the determination. A Samoas cookie is said to have more toasted coconut than a Caramel Delites cookie, but they are basically the same thing.

Can I Serve These Mini Desserts In Cupcake Liners Instead Of Glasses?

If you are looking to serve many individual servings of this no-bake cheesecake recipe, using muffin cups may seem like a great option, but they won’t yield the best results. Layered desserts fare much better in a sturdy glass jar, a trifle dish, or plastic cups, so using paper liners may be too flimsy.

That said, if you need to serve many people and want to use muffin liners, place a dollop of your no-bake cheesecake filling inside of each one. Break up a couple of cookies per cup and serve them on top of the cheesecake.

Everyone can use the cookies to scoop up the fabulous cheesecake and you’ve got a new twist that will serve a good number of people. 

What Do I Do If I Can’t Get Girl Scout Caramel Delights Cookies?

If you don’t have Samoa Girl Scout cookies for sale in your area or they’re not selling at the moment and you want to make this Samoa cheesecake recipe, don’t worry! Several different brands have begun to make coconut caramel cookies that are almost the exact same thing as Girl Scout Samoa cookies.

There is a need all year long, so they’re making our lives easier! Look for Keebler Coconut Dreams, Aldi Coconut Fudge Cookies, Signature Select Cookies Fudge Caramel Coconut Stripes, and various other store brands that have created knockoffs. It doesn’t have to be Girl Scout cookie season to make this delicious treat.

Are You Looking For More No Bake Desserts? Here Are Some Of My Favorites:

• Caramel Pecan Chocolate Covered Oreos
• Easy Dark Chocolate Mint Bark
• No-Bake Gingersnap Cheesecake Cups
• French Toast Maple Fudge
• No-Bake Ambrosia Pie
• Easy S’mores Popcorn

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Yield: 6 - 10 Cheesecake Cups

No-Bake Samoas Cheesecake Cups

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No-Bake Samoas Cheesecake Cups are the perfect dessert to serve when individual cheesecakes are too much work! A crunchy chocolate coconut caramel dream!

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 37 minutes

Ingredients

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 25 - 30 caramel squares, unwrapped
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 12 - 16 Samoas cookies, chopped

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add all of your cream cheese. Beat it until smooth.
2. Pour in the condensed milk and combine it thoroughly. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to get all of the cream cheese combined.
3. Add the sugar to your cream cheese mixture and mix until combined. 
4. Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice and combine well. 
5. Refrigerate your creamy cheesecake batter until you are ready to serve. 
6. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add your unwrapped caramel squares and heavy cream. Melt the caramel, making sure to stir frequently.
7. Once melted, remove your pot from the stove. Add your coconut to the caramel mixture and stir thoroughly. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes. 
8. While the caramel is cooling, take out a cutting board and a sharp knife. Chop up 4 Samoas cookies into small pieces and stir them into the coconut caramel mixture. 
9. Take out a food processor and chop about 6 Samoa cookies.
10. Add a bottom layer of crumbs to each of the cups. 
11. Top this layer with some of your caramel coconut mixture. Use about half of the mixture during this step. As you add the coconut caramel mixture, try to break it up into small chunks so that you don't have one flat layer. The caramel will harden some as it cools and you want to be able to move your spoon through each layer easily while eating. 
12. Add a cheesecake layer to each cup, using half of the batter you've mixed. 
13. Using your cutting board and sharp knife, chop up 1 or 2 Samoas per glass. You want these to be coarsely chopped and as small or large as you want them. 
14. Add these cookies on top of the cheesecake and follow those with the rest of your caramel mixture, spread across all of your glasses. 
15. Top this with the rest of your cheesecake and add a few more broken or chopped cookies as a Samoa topping. Serve and enjoy!  

Notes

This recipe will make between 6 and 10 no-bake cheesecake cups depending on the size of the cups you are using, so alter these assembly instructions based on the size of your containers. 

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1150Total Fat: 71gSaturated Fat: 45gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 565mgCarbohydrates: 124gFiber: 5gSugar: 96gProtein: 14g

This calculation is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a doctor or dietitian. This calculator is a guide, but makes no guarantee of being exact or fully accurate.