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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars

These no-bake strawberry cheesecake jars are creamy, fruity, and layered with a buttery crumb—an easy dessert with zero oven time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Desserts
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crumb layer
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional
Cheesecake filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice brightens flavor
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
Strawberry layer
  • 2 cups strawberries, diced
  • 1 tbsp sugar to taste
  • 1 tsp lemon zest optional
To top (optional)
  • 1/2 cup extra strawberries, sliced
  • 1 mint sprigs optional

Equipment

  • Hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • 6 small jars or cups

Method
 

  1. Stir graham cracker crumbs with melted butter (and sugar if using) until evenly moistened.
  2. Press a few spoonfuls of crumbs into the bottom of each jar.
  3. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  5. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
  6. Toss diced strawberries with sugar (and lemon zest). Let sit 5 minutes to get juicy.
  7. Layer cheesecake filling and strawberries over the crumb base. Top with sliced strawberries and chill if you have time.

Notes

Best texture: Chill 1–2 hours if possible so the layers set up nicely.
Swap: Use blueberries or raspberries instead of strawberries.
Storage: Keep covered in the fridge up to 3 days. Add fresh toppings right before serving.