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These creamy no bake RumChata Dessert Cups are packed with cinnamon flavor and a boozy kick that will have everyone at the party coming back for more! Make just a few large desserts or make ’em mini and serve in shooter glasses!

A no bake rumchata dessert in a clear glass.

Perfect for Any Occasion (for adults, that is!)

These cute little desserts are so fun to size up or down, depending on the occasion. I’ve made these in the little mason jars, disposable clear plastic cups and even shooter glasses for an adorable “mini” dessert!

They’re fun for the holidays (those warm notes of cinnamon are perfect for fall/winter!), game day (everyone loves a boozy treat!), and for Valentine’s Day (whether it’s a romantic dessert with your S.O. or a fun “galentine’s” treat!)!!

The ingredients needed to make Rumchata dessert cups on a white background with ingredient labels.

Just 7 Ingredients Needed

  • Graham Cracker Crumbs – Buy the crumbs or crush graham crackers to make your own.
  • Melted Butter – I like using salted butter for the perfect sweet & salty crust.
  • Ground Cinnamon – This’ll be used for the crust and for the filling for a boost of cinnamon flavor (beyond just the RumChata).
  • RumChata – This is a liquor infused cream made in Wisconsin (to me, it tastes like the milk left in the bottom of the cereal bowl when you eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch!).
  • Cream Cheese – Full-fat or regular cream cheese is best, low-fat (aka Neufchรขtel cheese) would work too, but it wonโ€™t be as creamy.
  • White Sugar
  • Whipped Topping – I use a tub of thawed whipped topping though you can make your own instead if you’d like!

How to Make RumChata Dessert Cups

You’ll start by making a simple graham cracker crust. Once combined, you’ll divide it between the cups or glasses you want to use and set aside.

Now it’s time to make the filling. First, make sure the cream cheese is nice and soft. If it isn’t softened, you’re likely to have chunks of cream cheese throughout the dessert.

Combine the cream cheese and sugar. Once that is smooth, you can add in the RumChata and cinnamon and stir.

Lastly, you’ll fold in the whipped topping until it’s well-incorporated.

Time to fill & garnish the cups! If you are using small glasses or shooter glasses, you’ll want to spoon the filling into a resealable bag (cut one tip off) or use a piping bag to fill the cups. If it’s a larger glass or jar, you can spoon it right in or use a cookie scoop for even amounts.

I like to top each with a big dollop of whipped topping and add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. You could always get fancy and add some white chocolate shavings or sprinkles if you’re getting festive!

Storing Instructions

Keep the covered cups refrigerated for up to 3 days and remember as the cups sit for an extended period of time, the crust may become soggy.

Let’s be honest….boozy desserts are FUN!!! I can’t say I make ’em often but when I do, they are a hit!! And if you love these, be sure to try my super easy Fireball Whiskey Apple Dumplings, too!

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A no bake rumchata dessert in a clear glass.

RumChata Dessert Cups

Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
10 servings
With a smooth and creamy no-bake cheesecake filling, these RumChata Dessert Cups are quick, easy, and simply irresistible!

Equipment

  • 10 small ramekins about 6 ounces each*

Ingredients
 

Crust

  • 1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese (two 8 ounce blocks) softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup RumChata*
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups whipped topping + more for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon and butter in a small bowl until combined.
    1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Place about 2 tablespoons of the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of each glass.
  • Combine the softened cream cheese and sugar using an electric mixer.
    16 ounces cream cheese (two 8 ounce blocks), 1/2 cup sugar
  • Add the RumChata and cinnamon and beat until smooth.
    1/2 cup RumChata*, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Fold in the whipped topping and divide the mixture evenly among the glasses.
    2 cups whipped topping
  • Top each with a dollop of whipped topping and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours and serve cold.

Notes

*You can add up to 2/3 cup if you want them a bit more boozy!
*I made these in little 6 ounce glasses and made 10. ย You can make them in shooter glasses for a fun mini dessert (which would make about 3 times the number of desserts) or even fill a graham cracker pie crust with the filling! ๐Ÿ™‚
โ€œDance Around the Kitchenโ€ is not a dietitian or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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This recipe was originally posted in January 2019 (one of my first ever blog posts!) as RumChata Cheesecake Shooters. I updated the recipe in September 2025 to be more of a dessert cup (I’ve learned many people don’t have shooter glasses) and to include additional photos.

Original Photos from 2019

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