Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 g) unsalted butter, melted
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, fruit preserves, chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter in a medium bowl until evenly coated, resembling wet sand.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each jar and press firmly to form a crust.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and fold in whipped heavy cream gently until combined and fluffy.
- Pour or spoon the cheesecake filling over the crust in each jar, smoothing the tops.
- Cover with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Top with fresh berries, fruit preserves, or other toppings before serving if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality cream cheese and heavy cream.
- Allow jars to chill for several hours to achieve the perfect set and flavor melding.
- Customize toppings to match seasonal fruits or personal preferences.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved easily depending on your needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg