Description
Silky smooth no-bake cheesecake jars blend creamy Philadelphia cream cheese with graham cracker crumbs for an effortless dessert that delights. Rich layers of tangy sweetness and buttery crust invite you to savor each spoonful of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh fruit or fruit compote
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and combine thoroughly with melted butter, creating a compact base mixture.
- Distribute the buttery cracker mixture evenly across the bottom of individual serving jars, pressing firmly to create a solid foundation.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until velvety, gradually incorporating sugar and vanilla extract for a silky smooth consistency.
- Gently incorporate whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, folding carefully to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Transfer the creamy cheesecake filling into prepared jars, layering it delicately over the graham cracker base.
- Embellish the top of each jar with vibrant fresh berries or a luscious fruit compote for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert jars for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld together before serving chilled.
Notes
- Ensure graham crackers are finely crushed for a smooth, even base that holds together perfectly when pressed into jars.
- Softened cream cheese at room temperature guarantees a silky, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with different fruit toppings like seasonal berries, mango, or passion fruit to add vibrant color and fresh flavors to your no-bake cheesecake jars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg