Description
No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Jars are a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with a creamy cheesecake filling, all served in individual jars for a perfect treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Fresh lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined and fluffy.
- In another bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- In individual jars, layer the graham cracker mixture followed by the lemon cheesecake filling.
- Repeat the layers until the jars are filled, finishing with the cheesecake layer on top.
- Chill the jars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter cheesecake, adjust the amount of powdered sugar to taste.
- These jars can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Feel free to add a layer of fruit or berry compote for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Jars, Lemon Cheesecake, No-Bake Desserts, Easy Desserts