Description
Sweet, creamy no-bake strawberry cheesecake jars blend silky cream cheese with fresh berries in portable mason jar perfection. Summer desserts reach new heights with this simple, elegant treat you’ll savor spoonful by delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (reduced-fat, softened)
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) whipped topping
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) plain greek yogurt
Base/Crust Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) vanilla wafers
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter (melted)
Flavoring and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Additional Items:
- 8 (8-ounce) mason jars
Instructions
- Pulverize vanilla wafers in a food processor until they transform into fine, sandy crumbs. Integrate melted butter and pulse until the mixture becomes slightly cohesive, creating a fragrant base mixture.
- Distribute the crumb mixture evenly across individual jars, allocating approximately 2 tablespoons per container. Gently press the crumbs using a spoon, ensuring a loose, not compacted layer. Refrigerate the jars while preparing the filling.
- In a mixing bowl, whip softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Incorporate vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice, blending thoroughly to enhance the flavor profile.
- Delicately fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining its light, airy texture. Gently integrate diced strawberries, preserving the filling’s delicate structure.
- Remove chilled jars from refrigerator. Layer 2-3 tablespoons of cheesecake filling, spreading evenly across the crumb base. Add a complementary layer of fresh strawberry pieces.
- Repeat layering process, alternating between cheesecake filling and strawberries until all ingredients are utilized, creating visually appealing stratified dessert jars.
- Securely seal jars with lids and refrigerate for 1-2 hours (or overnight for advanced preparation). Serve thoroughly chilled, allowing guests to indulge in the multi-textured dessert experience.
Notes
- Select wafers carefully for optimal texture, ensuring they’re crisp and fresh to create a perfect crumbly base that enhances the overall dessert experience.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt to create a lighter version without sacrificing the creamy, indulgent taste of the original recipe.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar for those watching their intake, or swap with natural sweeteners like honey or stevia for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg