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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling layered with buttery graham cracker crust and fresh macerated strawberries, 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
  • ⅔ cup (160ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar (for strawberries)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand, about 3 minutes. Add more butter if too dry.
  2. Divide crust mixture evenly among 6 to 8 jars (8 oz each). Press firmly to create an even base. Chill in fridge for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest; mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture, keeping it airy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, combine sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  6. Spoon or pipe cheesecake filling over chilled crust in jars, filling about ¾ full. Top with macerated strawberries and syrup.
  7. Refrigerate jars for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

Soften cream cheese well before mixing to avoid lumps. Do not over-whip heavy cream to prevent grainy texture. Macerate strawberries to release natural sweetness and moisture. Chill jars for best texture; longer chilling improves firmness. Can be prepared ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 weeks.

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