No-Bake Shark Attack Cheesecakes with Gummy Sharks
These no-bake Shark Attack Cheesecakes feature a buttery cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, bright blue ocean gelatin, and gummy sharks. Served in individual cups, they are perfect for Shark Week, kids’ parties, summer celebrations, and under-the-sea dessert tables.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust
- 150 g graham crackers or vanilla cookies finely crushed.
- 60 g unsalted butter melted.
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar optional.
- Pinch of salt optional.
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 225 g cream cheese softened.
- 60 g powdered sugar.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- 240 ml cold heavy cream.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional.
For the Blue Ocean Layer
- 1 packet blue gelatin or blue Jell-O.
- 240 ml boiling water.
- 120 ml cold water.
- 2 –3 drops blue gel food coloring optional.
For Decoration
- 8 gummy sharks.
- Blue and white sprinkles.
- Edible pearls optional.
- Candy seashells optional.
- Crushed graham crackers for edible sand.
- Whipped cream optional.
Instructions
- Crush the graham crackers or vanilla cookies until they resemble fine crumbs.
- Combine the crumbs with the melted butter, sugar, and salt until the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Divide the crust mixture between eight dessert cups. Press it firmly into the bottom of each cup.
- Refrigerate the cups while preparing the cheesecake filling.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until evenly combined.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the chilled cookie crusts.
- Prepare the blue gelatin by dissolving it in the boiling water. Stir in the cold water and optional blue food coloring.
- Allow the gelatin mixture to cool until it is no longer hot but remains liquid.
- Carefully pour a thin layer of blue gelatin over each cheesecake.
- Cover the dessert cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the layers are firm.
- Just before serving, decorate each cheesecake with a gummy shark, blue and white sprinkles, edible pearls, candy seashells, or whipped cream.
- Add crushed graham crackers around the gummy shark to create an edible sand effect.
- Serve the cheesecakes chilled.
Notes
Prepare the cheesecakes up to 2 days in advance and keep them covered in the refrigerator. Add gummy sharks, whipped cream, and crunchy decorations shortly before serving for the best texture and appearance.