Quick No-Bake Berry Cheesecake Jars

Name: Quick No-Bake Berry Cheesecake Jars
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Graham crackers (crushed); 2 tbsp Melted butter (unsalted); 8 oz Cream cheese (softened); 1/2 cup Powdered sugar; 1 cup Heavy cream (cold); 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 cup Mixed berries (fresh or thawed frozen)

A delightful and incredibly easy no-bake dessert, perfect for a quick sweet treat or individual servings. This recipe features layers of buttery graham cracker crumbs, a rich and creamy cheesecake filling, and a burst of fresh mixed berries, all assembled in charming jars.

#Dessert

#No-Bake

#Easy

#Berries

#Cheesecake

#Quick

#Individual Servings

Layering the dessert jars

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

Protein

30g

Carbs

28g

Fat

Creamy cheesecake filling

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Fresh mixed berries added

Instructions

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In a small bowl, combine the crushed graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Mix well until crumbs are evenly coated.
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In a small bowl, combine the crushed graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Mix well until crumbs are evenly coated.
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For finer crumbs, use a food processor. A resealable bag and rolling pin also work great.
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In a separate medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Ensure there are no lumps.
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In a separate medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Ensure there are no lumps.
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Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps and achieve a smoother consistency.
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In another cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip, which can turn it grainy.
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In another cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip, which can turn it grainy.
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Chilling your bowl and beaters beforehand can help the cream whip faster and achieve better volume.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Over-mixing will deflate the whipped cream.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Over-mixing will deflate the whipped cream.
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Use a spatula and a gentle folding motion to keep the mixture light and airy.
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Layer the dessert in jars or glasses: start with a spoonful of graham cracker crumbs, followed by a layer of the cheesecake filling, then some fresh mixed berries. Repeat the layers until the jars are full.
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Layer the dessert in jars or glasses: start with a spoonful of graham cracker crumbs, followed by a layer of the cheesecake filling, then some fresh mixed berries. Repeat the layers until the jars are full.
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For neat layers, use a piping bag for the cheesecake filling. You can also vary the layering order to your preference.
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Chill the cheesecake jars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow them to set and flavors to meld.
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Chill the cheesecake jars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow them to set and flavors to meld.
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These can be made a day in advance. Garnish with extra berries or a mint leaf before serving for an appealing look.