No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Jars
No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Jars are creamy, individual desserts layered with a buttery graham cracker crust, whipped cheesecake filling, and sweet cherry topping—perfect for parties, gifts, or an easy treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 jars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake / Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest or 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined.
- Divide the mixture among 6–8 small jars or cups and press down gently to form crusts.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon zest/juice. Mix until creamy.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust layers in the jars.
- Top each jar with cherry pie filling.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Serve chilled. Optionally garnish with extra graham crumbs, whipped cream, or fresh cherries.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Store-bought whipped topping can be used instead of whipped cream.
- Make in advance—flavors improve after chilling overnight.
- Swap graham crackers for chocolate cookies or gluten-free options as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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