Description
These no-bake cheesecake jars are a quick and easy dessert made with a buttery graham cracker crust, a light and creamy cheesecake filling, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for parties, picnics, or individual servings.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (100g) graham cracker crumbs (about 8 graham crackers)
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream, cold
- 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Toppings & garnishes (e.g., fruit, chocolate, caramel – optional)
Instructions
- Have your jars ready to go and lined up. This recipe yields about 6 8-ounce jars or 10 6-ounce jars.
- Crust: Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crust into 8-ounce jars or 1.5 tablespoons into 6-ounce jars. Set jars aside.
- Filling: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the cold heavy cream into stiff peaks (about 3-4 minutes). Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until combined, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Layer the filling over the crust in each jar: 1/4 to 1/3 cup for 8-ounce jars or about 3 tablespoons for 6-ounce jars. Leave space for toppings.
- Chill jars for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days before topping. Cover if chilling for more than 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve, add your desired toppings and garnishes.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese and sour cream are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Use any toppings you like – fresh berries, fruit compote, crushed cookies, chocolate chips, etc.
- For best texture, chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Great make-ahead dessert for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (8-ounce)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
