Mini No-Bake Cheesecake Jars
These no-bake cheesecakes are made in mini mason jars - making them a perfect option for summer cookouts!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Refrigeration Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 8 servings
For the Jam
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 pint raspberries
- 1 pound strawberries, tops removed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons honey
For the Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 boxes, about 16 ounces graham crackers (we use these for gluten-free)
- 12 tablespoons 1½ sticks grass-fed butter, softened and cut into ½-inch chunks
For the Cheesecake Filling
For the Jam
Add the blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, lemon juice, and honey to a pot over medium heat and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the berries have started to break down. Mash the berries with a potato masher and return to heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the mixture has thickened into a jam-like consistency.
For the Graham Cracker Crust
Place the two boxes-worth of graham crackers into a food processor and pulverize until you have fine crumbs. Adding 4 tablespoons-worth of softened butter pieces at a time, pulse the food processor with the butter. Continue for the rest of the butter, until the graham cracker crust comes together in a flaky, slightly-crumbly dough.
Divide the crust evenly among the mason jars and pat down to make a ½-inch thick crust in each one.
For the Cheesecake Filling
Add the condensed milk, cream cheese, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to a large bowl, then beat with an electric mixer or stand mixer for 2-3 minutes, until mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Pour the cheesecake filling on top of the crust, dividing evenly among the jars, then pour the chia jam over top.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, then serve!
Recipe Tips:
- I don’t recommend using the freezer to speed up the setting process. The cheesecake will not set the same as it will in the refrigerator.
- For that light as air texture, you have to start with room temperature ingredients. Slightly softened cream cheese is essential.
Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 1162IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 3mg