No-Bake Cheesecake | Cheesecake in a Jar

No-Bake Cheesecake | Cheesecake in a Jar

Make these simple no-bake cheesecake jars when you need a quick and crowd-pleasing dessert. These perfectly sized cheesecakes are as pretty as they are delicious.

Berry Cheesecake Jars

Celina Swartz
Prep Time 20 minutes
Refrigerate 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Graham cracker (crumbs)
  • 3 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 cup  Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Berries

Instructions
 

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1 tbsp of sugar. Divide evenly between 4 10-ounce wide-mouth jars; press firmly into even layer.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until it holds peaks; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, 2 tbsp sugar, vanilla extract and lemon zest until smooth and creamy. Fold in whipped cream gently.
  • Divide cream cheese mixture between jars; smooth top place cover on. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Top cheesecake jars with strawberries or any fruit just before serving. ENJOY!
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