This post shows you the best individual desserts in a cup.
What’s better than a whole dessert? A dessert in a cup!
Dessert cups are incredibly popular, and for good reason.
They can be made with simple ingredients, yet everyone gets their own perfect portion.
They are great for parties and gatherings of all kinds.
I personally love the customization aspect—you can make dessert cups to suit any taste.
They truly are a taste of heaven in a cup.
These delicious treats are too good to keep to myself, so I’ll be sharing some ideas that you have to make right now!
Here are 29 Mouthwatering Individual Desserts in a Cup
1. S’mores Trifle Cup
This s’more trifle dessert is a very delicious treat.
When you think s’mores, you immediately think of a campfire.
This cup dessert is filled with rich chocolate ganache, graham crackers, and creamy marshmallow.
Then, guess what?
It is topped with toasted mini marshmallows and a piece of Hershey’s chocolate.
2. Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Cup
This is definitely a rich and decadent dessert cup.
This one’s for a much more mature palette, so you can serve it at a party.
It is a delicious combo of chocolate mousse, cherry compote, and a buttery graham cracker crust.
I love the contrast between chocolate and berries.
3. Apple Pie Cheesecake Cup
I love this dessert cup!
It gives such cozy fall vibes.
These cups are filled with layers of crumbled graham crackers, cheesecake filling, and a homemade apple pie filling.
This dessert is the perfect way to end a Thanksgiving dinner.
4. Chocolate Oreo Pudding Cup
If you love chocolate, then you have to try this one.
Fill a cup with layers of crushed Oreos and chocolate pudding.
As if that wasn’t enough, there is also a top layer of whipped cream and an Oreo cookie.
The layers look so pretty in the cup, and this one will be so fun to eat.
5. Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Cup
This is another dessert with some seasonal appeal – it’s perfect for Easter.
To make this one layer your cups with moist carrot cake with rich cream cheese frosting.
Then top it with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, and a few pecans.
6. Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Cup
This cookies and cream dessert is so indulgent.
I love how it’s easier to make than other desserts.
All you need is an Oreo and some cream cheese filling.
Layer them in a cup.
You can be very generous with the whipped cream and cookie crumbles.
7. Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
I love this dessert cup flavor combo.
It’s simply lemon cheesecake in a jar—who wouldn’t want that?
Fill a cup with a bottom layer of crumbled graham crackers and smooth lemon cheesecake filling.
Then top it with whipped cream and fresh blueberries.
This one is perfect for a summer treat.
8. Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
I love strawberry shortcakes, and this one is simply gorgeous.
This dessert is just too pretty to eat.
This dessert cup is a trifle filled with layers of fluffy vanilla cake, strawberry mixture, and whipped cream.
Then it’s topped with a whole strawberry and mint leaves.
9. Black Forest Parfait
This is a very classic dessert combination.
It is filled with layers of rich chocolate cake, whipped cream, thick chocolate custard, and fresh cherries.
This no-bake dessert is so rich and looks really delicious.
You can definitely serve this sophisticated dessert at any dinner party.
I really love the cherry on top!
10. Valentine’s Dirt Cake Parfait
This dirt cake dessert is not only playful, but also really colorful.
This dessert cup is layered with pink cream cheese filling, Oreo cookie crumbs, and topped with a whole Oreo cookie and festive sprinkles.
These cups are perfect for Valentine’s Day.
11. Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse Cup
I love mint chocolate like anyone else, but this cup is just genius.
This dessert cup is filled with layers of mint chocolate chip mousse and chocolate cookie crumbs.
Then it is garnished with whipped cream, a mint leaf, and a piece of mint chocolate.
12. Pina Colada Cheesecake Cup
This is a tropical dessert perfect for a summer party by the pool.
It has everything you want in a dessert.
It is filled with coconut graham cracker crumble and a creamy pineapple cheesecake mousse.
To make this dessert even more delicious, top it with whipped cream, a cherry, and a pineapple slice.
13. Red Velvet Cupcake in a Jar
This is another rich and indulgent dessert.
This dessert cup is made with moist red velvet cupcakes and creamy cheesecake frosting.
The layers on this one are really simple but still really pretty.
This dessert cup is also perfect for Valentine’s Day.
14. Biscoff Cheesecake Cup
I love the unique take on cheesecake with the Biscoff.
Fill a cup with a layer of crumbled Biscoff cookies, creamy cheesecake filling, and Biscoff spread.
Top this dessert cup with more crumbled Biscoff and a whole cookie.
This dessert combo is definitely a match made in heaven.
15. Baileys Cookies and Cream Parfait
This is another indulgent but adult-friendly dessert.
I know it definitely tastes as good as it looks.
To make this very decadent dessert, fill a cup with layers of rich chocolate mousse made with Baileys, whipped cream, Oreo crumbles, and guess what? More Baileys.
16. Biscoff Tres Leches Cake
This is another very delicious Biscoff dessert.
This jar is filled with layers of moist cake soaked in a three-milk mixture and layered with Biscoff cookie crumbs.
It is topped off with Biscoff whipped cream and more Biscoff crumbles and a whole Biscoff cookie.
17. Mixed Berry Shortcake Jar
I love the mixed berries; they really add a more unique flavor profile to this cup dessert.
In a jar, layer fluffy shortcake, whipped cream, and an assortment of fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
Top this dessert with a swirl of whipped cream and more fresh berries.
18. Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cup
This dessert cup is really decadent; the hazelnut and chocolate are such a great combo.
Fill a glass with layers of hazelnut mousse, chocolate ganache, and crushed wafers.
To decorate, add whipped cream with chopped hazelnuts and a chocolate hazelnut wafer.
19. Peppermint Chocolate Parfait
This dessert cup is perfect for any Christmas gathering.
You might even want to leave one for Santa.
Fill a cup with layers of chocolate mousse and peppermint cream, garnished with candy canes and more whipped chocolate mousse.
Also, decorate the glass rims with crushed candy canes.
20. Chocolate Chip Cannoli Shooter
This dessert shooter is absolutely delicious.
Fill a cup with cannoli cream with chocolate chips and layer it with broken cannoli shells.
Then top it with a piece of cannoli shell and a dusting of powdered sugar.
This is an Italian-inspired dessert that tastes amazing!
21. Golden Oreo Cheesecake Jar
Don’t want a chocolate oreo dessert?
Then make a golden Oreo dessert. Smart right?
In a cup, layer in creamy cheesecake filling and crumbled Golden Oreo cookies.
Then, top the dessert with a whole golden Oreo.
This is such a nice twist that tastes amazing.
22. Raspberry Mousse Cup
This raspberry mousse has a color I absolutely love.
It’s almost too pretty to eat!
Fill a cup with creamy raspberry mousse layered over a graham cracker crust.
Then top it with a wonderful dollop of whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and mint leaves.
It’s beautiful, right?
23. Salted Caramel Banana Pudding
This is another delicious indulgent dessert.
This dessert really plays on the sweet and salty combination.
Layer a cup with crumbled wafers, banana pudding, salted caramel, and banana slices.
And top this dessert with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a banana slice.
24. Raspberry Cheesecake Cup
This is such a pretty cheesecake dessert cup.
To make this one, start with a graham cracker crust.
Layer raspberry sauce and creamy cheesecake filling right on top.
To decorate, add a fresh raspberry and a mint leaf.
25. Blackberry Lemon Cheesecake Cup
This is another beautiful but delicious cheesecake dessert.
Fill a cup with creamy lemon cheesecake filling, blueberry cheesecake filling, and a graham cracker crust.
Then top it with fresh blueberries and a slice of lemon.
This dessert is also perfect for spring.
26. Fruit and Cream Parfait
This cream and fruit dessert is so refreshing and a lot healthier than most desserts.
Fill a cup with layers of graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberries and kiwi.
Then finish this dessert with a dollop of whipped cream.
27. Lemon Jello Cup
This dessert is a perfect summer treat.
The colors are so bright and make this dessert so inviting.
To make this one, alternate layers of lemon jello and creamy vanilla mousse.
Then top it with whipped cream and a slice of lemon for garnish.
28. Strawberry Cheesecake Cup
This is another Oreo dessert treat, a no-bake dessert that looks really delicious.
This dessert cup is filled with a layer of Oreo crumbs, creamy strawberry cheesecake filling, and strawberry compote.
It’s also topped with whipped cream, a mini Oreo, and a wafer.
29. Triple Chocolate Mousse Cup
This dessert cup has not one, not two, but three chocolate elements.
It really is a chocolate lover’s dream.
This dessert cup is filled with a layer of chocolate brownie, chocolate cheesecake mousse, and chocolate whipped cream.
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