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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar

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A quick and easy no-bake strawberry cheesecake layered in jars, perfect for summer treats and gatherings. This recipe combines creamy, tangy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberry topping and a crunchy graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
  • ⅔ cup (85g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand (2-3 minutes).
  2. Assemble crust in jars: Spoon about 2 tablespoons (30g) of crust mixture into each jar. Press down firmly to create an even base layer. Chill jars in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
  3. Make the strawberry topping: In a small bowl, combine chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let macerate for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (3-4 minutes). Add lemon juice and mix briefly.
  5. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  6. Combine filling: Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using a spatula to keep it light and airy.
  7. Layer the jars: Remove jars with crust from fridge. Spoon or pipe about 4 tablespoons of cheesecake filling over crust in each jar, smoothing the top.
  8. Add strawberry topping: Spoon 2 tablespoons of macerated strawberries (including syrup) over cheesecake layer.
  9. Chill: Cover jars with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to avoid lumps. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to keep filling light and airy. Press crust firmly into jars to prevent crumbling. Can prepare crust and strawberry topping ahead and chill while making filling. For dairy-free option, use plant-based cream cheese and coconut cream. For gluten-free crust, use almond flour or gluten-free graham crackers.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, summer dessert, cheesecake in a jar, easy dessert, no oven dessert, picnic dessert

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