No Bake Cherry Cheesecake in a Jar is a deliciously creamy dessert that is ready in just 30 minutes as it combines a graham cracker crust, a creamy layer of cheesecake filling that is then topped with a delicious homemade cherry pie filling. This is the perfect dessert to make for all your summer BBQs this year.
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 sleeve graham crackers
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Pinch salt
For the cream cheese layer:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For the cherry pie filling:
- 4 cups tart cherries, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
Instructions:
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- In a food processor, place the graham crackers, sugar, and salt until the crackers are finely ground. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture comes together.
- Divide and press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the jars, creating an even layer.
- In a cold mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the vanilla, sugar, lemon juice, and salt into the cream cheese. Continue mixing until completely combined.
- Into the cream cheese mixture, fold half of the whipped cream. Once that is incorporated, fold in the remaining cream.
- Divide the cream cheese between the jars. (Using a piping bag to fill the jars makes it easier.)
- To make the cherry pie filling, place cherries into a saucepan and cover. Cook over medium heat until the cherries begin to break down and release their juice. Add the sugar and cornstarch, stirring to combine. Return the cherries to a simmer and reduce the heat too low. Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened, approximately 2 minutes. Cool completely before spooning over the cheesecake.
- Cover and refrigerate the jars until ready to serve or overnight.
Notes:
Makes 6 pint-sized dessert jars
Nutrition Information:
YIELD: 6
SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 552TOTAL FAT: 30gSATURATED FAT: 17gTRANS FAT: 1gUNSATURATED FAT: 10gCHOLESTEROL: 75mgSODIUM: 196mgCARBOHYDRATES: 71gFIBER: 2gSUGAR: 50gPROTEIN: 4g