Description
Creamy no-bake cheesecake jars blend silky cream cheese with graham cracker crust for an irresistible dessert. Perfectly portioned and chilled, these individual treats offer a luxurious escape that satisfies sweet cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (225 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs, then thoroughly blend with melted butter and sugar until mixture resembles wet sand with consistent texture.
- Gently press the cracker mixture into the bottom of each glass jar, creating a compact and even base layer that will serve as the crust foundation.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Carefully fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a light and airy consistency without deflating the volume.
- Delicately spoon the creamy cheesecake filling over the prepared graham cracker crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Place filled jars in the refrigerator and allow them to chill for minimum two hours, which will help the filling set and develop a perfect texture.
- Prior to serving, enhance the dessert with optional garnishes such as fresh seasonal berries, fruit compote, chocolate drizzle, or a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers for added visual appeal and texture.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and whipped cream to reduce overall calorie content without compromising taste.
- Experiment with different flavor extracts like almond, lemon, or coconut to create unique variations of the classic cheesecake.
- Prepare jars in advance and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making them perfect for meal prep or last-minute dessert options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg