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Cheesecake in a jar

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesecake recipes, dessert in a jar, mason jar desserts, no-bake dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
A creamy no-bake cheesecake over a buttery graham crust in six 8-ounce jars. Top with fruit or sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Toppings/garnish ideas: whipped cream mini chocolate chips, chocolate shavings, pie filling, sundae sauce or syrups, sprinkles, chopped nuts, chopped cookies, fresh fruit

Directions

  • Stir the crumbs, melted butter, and sugar together until the texture is like wet sand.
  • Spoon the mixture into six 8-ounce jars and press it down firmly with the back of a spoon.
  • Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla on medium-high for 1–2 minutes, until soft and creamy.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the cream, starting on low speed, until it forms soft peaks.
  • Fold the whipped cream gently into the cheesecake mixture.
  • Pipe the filling into the jars with a piping bag, or use a gallon zip bag with one corner snipped off.
  • Finish with whipped cream, berries, and any other toppings you like.

Notes

Prep 25 min. Serve right away for a mousse-like texture, or refrigerate: cover with plastic wrap and chill 2–4 hours for a denser texture. Add toppings just before serving (don't refrigerate with toppings on).
Swaps: 8-ounce tub thawed Cool Whip for the cream; Teddy Grahams, Oreos, Chessmen or Nilla Wafers for graham crumbs; stemless wine glasses or 9-ounce clear cups for jars.

Nutrition

Serving: 123g | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1240IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 6 servings; graham cracker crumbs counted as graham crackers, heavy whipping cream counted as heavy cream. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.