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No-Bake Cheesecake in a Jar

Decadent No-Bake Cheesecake in a Jar That's Guilt-Free

This No-Bake Cheesecake in a Jar is a delicious and healthier twist on a classic dessert, perfect for satisfying cravings without the guilt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Topping
  • 2 cups Pitted Cherries Feel free to substitute with any fresh or frozen berries for variety.
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup Can be replaced with honey or agave syrup.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice works in a pinch.
  • 1/4 cup Water Omit if you prefer a thicker sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Starch Can be replaced with arrowroot powder or omitted for a thinner sauce.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Consider light cream cheese or vegan cream cheese as alternatives.
  • 1 cup Plain Full-Fat Greek Yogurt Regular yogurt or a dairy-free alternative can also be used.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Opt for gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free option.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Fork
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine pitted cherries, pure maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, water, and corn starch. Cook over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and plain Greek yogurt until smooth. Gradually add maple syrup and lemon juice, blending until well combined. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
  3. Melt butter, then mix with graham cracker crumbs until it resembles wet sand. Ensure it's well combined.
  4. Evenly distribute the graham cracker crust into jars, pressing down gently to form a base.
  5. Spoon in a layer of the cheesecake filling on top of the crust, smoothing it out.
  6. Once cooled, spoon the cherry topping over the cheesecake filling in each jar.
  7. Place jars in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a firmer texture, you can chill the jars for at least 2 hours or even overnight. Be sure to use a hand mixer for a smooth filling and experiment with different fruit toppings for variety!

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