Easy No Bake Cheesecake Jars
These Easy No Bake Cheesecake Jars are the best treat! Creamy cheesecake tops a salty and sweet graham cracker crust.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- 6 small glass cups or jars
Ingredients
For the cheesecake mixture:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp almond extract, optional
For the graham cracker crust:
- 10 graham crackers
- 6 Tbsp butter, butter
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
For the graham cracker crust:
- Place graham crackers in a food processor and pulse. Add melted butter and sugar, pulsing until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Divide mixture amongst 6 jars or glasses, starting with two tablespoons per jar. Use a muddler or other flat-ended item (such a measuring up, glass, or large flat end of a utensil) to press the mixture down, compressing it. Cover jars and place in freezer as you prepare the cheesecake mixture.
For the cheesecake mixture:
- Add cream cheese to a large bowl. Using a hand mixer (or standing mixer if you have one!), whipping the cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add sweetened condensed milk with the mixer going, combining it completely. Add lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract if you're using.
- Divide cheesecake mixture evenly between the jars. Cover once again and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Top with fresh fruit, caramel, or chocolate sauce.