No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars Recipe
These No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars are an easy and elegant dessert featuring a buttery vanilla wafer crust, creamy cheesecake filling blended with Greek yogurt and whipped topping, and layered with fresh, juicy strawberries. Perfect for a quick sweet treat without the need for baking, they come in individual mason jars ideal for serving and storing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 8 ounce package high-quality vanilla wafers
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (approximately 5.3 ounces)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups high-quality whipped topping (such as Truwhip)
Fruit Layer
- 4 cups hulled and quartered strawberries, divided
Additional
- 8 (8-ounce) mason jars
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Place the vanilla wafers into a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse for 3-5 seconds until the crumbs start to stick together and appear clumpy.
- Assemble the Crust Layer: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each mason jar. Press down lightly with the back of a spoon; it doesn’t need to be packed tightly. Refrigerate the jars to allow the crust to firm up while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and sugar. Using a hand mixer on high speed, beat until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and continue beating for 30 seconds until well combined.
- Incorporate Whipped Topping and Strawberries: Gently fold the whipped topping and 1 cup of the quartered strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, taking care not to deflate the whipped topping.
- Layer the Jars: Remove the jars from the refrigerator. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of cheesecake filling on top of the crust layer in each jar, followed by 2 to 3 tablespoons of strawberries. Repeat by dividing the remaining cheesecake filling and strawberries evenly among the jars to create layered desserts.
- Chill the Cheesecakes: Seal the jars with their lids and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cheesecake to set.
- Serve: Enjoy the no-bake strawberry cheesecake jars chilled, straight from the refrigerator. They make an excellent individual dessert for gatherings or a simple treat.
Notes
- Use high-quality vanilla wafers for the best crust flavor.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and smooth texture.
- Folding in whipped topping gently helps keep the cheesecake light and airy.
- The dessert can be prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best taste and appearance.
- This dessert is gluten-containing due to vanilla wafers; substitute with gluten-free cookies if needed.
- Serve chilled for optimal taste and texture.
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