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Cheesecake Jars: Easy No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes in Jars

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Simple, elegant no-bake mini cheesecakes in jars with a creamy filling and a crisp graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 8 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Toppings & garnishes (your choice, such as fruit, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your jars: Gather 6 clean 8-ounce jars or 10 clean 6-ounce jars and set them on a tray or work surface.
  2. Make the crust: Melt the unsalted butter in a heat-proof bowl. Add the graham cracker crumbs and stir until the mixture looks like wet sand. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture into each jar.
  3. Whip the cream: In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Beat the cream cheese base: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the granulated sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Fold in the whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
  6. Layer the filling: Spoon a generous amount of the filling on top of the crust in each jar.
  7. Chill: Refrigerate the jars for at least 30 minutes to let them set.
  8. Serve with toppings: Just before serving, add your desired toppings and garnishes.

Notes

Make sure cream cheese is well softened. Store jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: cheesecake, no-bake dessert, mini desserts, portable dessert

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