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15-Minute Cheesecake Jars with Strawberry Compote

No-bake layered cheesecake in a jar: buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and homemade strawberry compote. Assemble in minutes, chill while you wait.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
485
Protein
6g
15-Minute Cheesecake Jars with Strawberry Compote
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stir graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the mixture looks like wet sand.

  2. 2

    Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in heavy cream until fluffy.

  3. 3

    Hull strawberries, slice, and toss with 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit 2 minutes until syrupy.

  4. 4

    Layer graham cracker crumbs, then cream cheese filling, then strawberries in each jar.

  5. 5

    Repeat layers if jars are tall, finishing with strawberries on top.

  6. 6

    Chill for 10 minutes or serve immediately. The crust stays crispy for at least 2 hours.

Tools you’ll need

  • four 8-oz mason jars or drinking glasses
  • medium mixing bowl
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spoon for layering

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