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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of buttery graham cracker crust, light and creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberry topping, perfect for summer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour in melted butter and stir until mixture resembles wet sand, about 3 minutes.
  2. Divide crust evenly into 6 small jars (8-ounce/240ml each). Press down gently to create a firm base. Chill in refrigerator.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest, mix again.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  6. Spoon or pipe cheesecake filling over chilled crust in jars, filling about ¾ full. Smooth tops.
  7. In a small bowl, combine chopped strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice. Stir and let macerate for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Spoon macerated strawberries evenly over cheesecake filling in jars.
  9. Refrigerate jars for at least 2 hours or overnight to set.
  10. Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves or whole strawberry.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before mixing to avoid lumps. Whip cream to soft peaks only to maintain light texture. Press crust firmly but not too hard to avoid it being too dense. Macerate strawberries to bring out sweetness but avoid over-macerating to prevent watery topping. Chill jars for at least 2 hours or overnight for best texture. If filling is too soft after chilling, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving. Drain excess juice from strawberries to prevent soggy crust.

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