Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars
A quick and simple no-bake dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and fresh strawberry topping, all served in individual jars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup (80ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar
- Optional: ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture looks like wet sand and holds together when pressed, about 3 minutes.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons (30g) of the crust mixture into each jar. Press down firmly to create an even, compact base. Set jars aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until completely smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down sides as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture along with lemon juice, preserving the airy texture, about 1-2 minutes.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust layer in each jar, filling about three-quarters full. Smooth the tops.
- In a small bowl, toss chopped strawberries with granulated sugar and optional balsamic vinegar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until juicy and syrupy.
- Spoon the macerated strawberries on top of each cheesecake jar evenly.
- Refrigerate the jars for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the crust to firm up and flavors to meld. A minimum of 30 minutes can be used if in a hurry.
Notes
Press the crust firmly into the jars to prevent crumbling. Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks to maintain light texture. Macerate strawberries for at least 10 minutes to enhance sweetness and juiciness. Refrigerate at least 1 hour for best texture. Variations include using different berries, adding cocoa powder to crust, or dairy-free substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 5
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