Ingredients
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– 12 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for macerating strawberries)
Instructions
Creating No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars is straightforward with the following steps:
1. Prepare the Strawberry Mixture: In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar if desired. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to macerate and release their juices.
2. Mix the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip; it should be fluffy and light.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
5. Prepare the Crust: In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
6. Layer the Ingredients: Start layering in each jar: add a spoonful of the graham cracker mixture as the base, then a layer of the cheesecake filling, followed by a layer of macerated strawberries. Repeat the layers until the jars are filled to the top.
7. Chill: Place the jars in the refrigerator for at least 25 minutes to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld.
8. Serve: If desired, top the jars with additional whipped cream or fresh strawberries before serving.
Following these simple steps will help you create beautiful, delicious No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars effortlessly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 jars
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 4g