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
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
Stir graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the mixture looks like wet sand.
- 2
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in heavy cream until fluffy.
- 3
Hull strawberries, slice, and toss with 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit 2 minutes until syrupy.
- 4
Layer graham cracker crumbs, then cream cheese filling, then strawberries in each jar.
- 5
Repeat layers if jars are tall, finishing with strawberries on top.
- 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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