This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar is incredibly simple to make and tastes amazing!
I got to thinking I have not done FUN WITH JARS in a while. So I am slipping one in here before summer arrives and I retire FUN WITH JARS and replace it with FARM FRESH FRIDAYS.
Okay, so you know me and my theme days. They've run amuck. But I like amuck so it's all good. Amuck is the new organized. Or whatever.
Mini-me scored some strawberries at work so I confiscated them for my own evil plans. It's what I do. Someone buys a food item and my wheels start turning thinking up fun things I can do with it. Then it promptly disappears and ends up in a cake or cheesecake.
It's a talent. Or a curse. Seriously, whatevs. Who cares. There's food in the house so that's all that matters. Who cares if it's all made into cakes, bars, and ice cream. Willy Wonka would love to live here. So who are you all to judge. Bite me. And my cheesecake too.
I know right. So good! And so flipping easy. Some days easy is the way to go.
You could spend all day busting your hump over a complicated cheesecake or you could make this and save your valuable time for more important things. Like stealing food from your family members. Or watching the real housewives of wherever.
Keep your priorities in check like a lunatic folks. It's a good thing.
See now you want cheesecake right! You're making a list as you are reading this aren't you? I told you it was good. And easy. But you didn't believe me.
You just had to be all like "oh no she didn't" and I was all like "oh yes I did", and you were all like "oh hellz no" and I was all like "hellz yah". Pfft, you people and your skepticism. Seriously, bite me!
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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup graham crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
For the cheesecake:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup confectioners sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 large strawberries pulsed in a blender or food processor
- 2 cups strawberries cut into pieces
Optional:
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
For the crust:
- Melt your butter in the microwave.
- In a bowl combine graham crumbs and butter. Mix by hand until smooth.
- Press it evenly into the bottoms of your canning jars. Set them aside.
For the cheesecake:
- Soften you cream cheese. You can set it out ahead of time or just pop it in the microwave for about 30 or so seconds. Keep an eye on it. You want it soft, not liquidy.
- Pop 4 strawberries in a blender or food processor and pulse until small pieces and some liquid remain. Set aside.
- Slice up your 2 cups of strawberries and set aside.
- In a stand mixer whisk the heavy cream until fluffy.
- Add the cream cheese and confectioners sugar and whisk again. Start slow so your confectioners sugar does not just blow out into the air. Whisk until creamy and slightly thick.
- Add almond extract and whisk for about a minute.
- Now transfer half this liquid to another bowl. Set aside.
- In the remaining half add you 4 strawberries you blended earlier and whisk until well combined.
- Now pour the strawberry cream cheese mixture evenly into your canning jars.
- Place a layer of strawberries over top.
- Now pour the white cream cheese mixture evenly over the strawberries.
- Add another layer of strawberries over top.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Refrigerate for about an hour, or up to 24 hours.
- Serve with a big old cheesecakey smile!
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Lorrie Dee
I'm gonna put the ugly, stale cookies from the back of the pantry in here....that way the 'kiddos' will only touch it ONCE! lol Love sharing in your life....Hellz yah! <3
Kim Bee
That cracked me up beyond belief. I cannot stop laughing. I like the way you think. Hellz yah!
Quiche-ing Queen
What a generous giveaway! I would send this cookie jar to my mama. She is a BIG I Love Lucy fan and this scene is one of her faves. I bet she would fill it with peanut butter cookies!
Kim Bee
Aw that is super sweet. Perfect idea for it.
Susie
These are perfect. I have a ton of strawberries I need to use and I swear I have made strawberry everything. But not cheesecake! I'm so making these for the family. YUMMY!
Kim Bee
You will love this. I adore cheesecake in every flavour.
five finicky eaters
perfection in a glass...great idea for an upcoming birthday party
Kim Bee
Thanks so much. Would be perfect for a birthday party.
Medeja
Great idea! I wish I had even a single jar at home..
Kim Bee
Thanks. I have to get some more. I use them for spices and rice and pancake mix, and, well I could go on all day long. Lol.
Debra Kapellakis
Dog gone it, you did it! You made me feel sad that I live on Santorini and cannot have a chance to win the very best COOKIE JAR EVER!!! :p
Kim Bee
Aw I am so sorry. I can relate cuz us Canucks rarely get to enter contests too. I promise there will be more giveaways that include everyone.
Amber
Following via Twitter @scentsurplus
Kim Bee
Thank you!
Vicki Bensinger
OMG where did you get this cookie jar. I never win anything so I know I won't win this but want it! Of course if I did it would always be filled with either Herhsey Kisses or Chocolate Chip Cookies.
However, since I know I won't win it can you please send me the link to my email where I can buy this? Thank you. I love Lucy and Ethel of course!
Kim Bee
Lol you have to stay positive doll. You just never know. If you don't win I'll send you an email with info where to buy it. I promise.
Vicki Bensinger
Oh goodness, I almost forgot to tell you how much I like your Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar! I got so excited about this cookie jar! Jar desserts are such fun and so easy to seal up and store. Thanks for sharing this recipe and your giveaway!
Kim Bee
Lol, that made my day. Thank you so much. I adore your energy. I get excited with giveaways too.
Kelsey @ K&K Test Kitchen
Woo! I love Lucy! And you of course. (And now I'm finally subscribed to you... since apparently I wasn't before, which is a crime against all things fun and delicious!)
Kim Bee
Lol, that's funny. I have that happen occasionally too. I think I am following someone and don't know otherwise cuz I do so much through foodbuzz.
Amber
Getting error for Pinterest links. Please, advise.
Kim Bee
Hey dear, try it again. I think there was a glitch. I've just updated to make sure it's working. Let me know if you have any other problems.
Amber
Pinned 😉 http://pinterest.com/pin/13018286393183341/
Kim Bee
Thanks. I went to make sure it was working and tweaked the pin info. Thanks for that.
Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)
I need to invest in some good mason jars, these look way too fun to miss out on due to inadequate containers!
Peggy
I could totally do one of these right now! And I just love your popcorn jar!
Kim Bee
They are so good. And so easy.
Jessica | Oh Cake
Kim I love this! I would fill it with cookies and drive it over to my BFF's house because A) she's always been there for me B) she's going through a rough time and C) she looooove I Love Lucy! So, my gift would keep on giving. 🙂
Kim Bee
Aw how sweet are you. That's so nice of you. I admire that you are there for her. We've been through a lot the last couple of years and I have to say it's surprising how some people stick by you through it and some people don't want you bringing them down. It's been an eye opening experience for us. Good Luck! xx
Jessica | Oh Cake
I follow you on FB, twitter and pinterest. 🙂
Kim Bee
Yah! Muah!
Cucina49
Kim, these look amazing--I have missed your desserts in jars! This looks creamy and sweet and altogether delish.
Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Hi Kim! I do love the layered look (food, not so much clothes)! Classic Lucy, that's so cool! I do follow you through email. Good luck to everyone in this contest!
Donna Kirk
Thanks for the BEST giveaway!! My sister & I are Lucy fanatics & I would LOVE to fill this jar with my delicious secret recipe chocolate chip cookies & share them with her!!! I follow you on everything listed above & I danced a jig, too!! LOL