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No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Jars

A refreshing and easy dessert made with creamy lemon cheesecake layered in jars.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped cream for folding in
Graham Cracker Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of each jar or serving glass.
Make the cheesecake filling
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add lemon juice and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped cream until no streaks remain.
Assemble the jars
  1. Layer the cheesecake filling over the crust in each jar.
  2. Repeat the layers until the jars are filled.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add lemon zest to the cheesecake filling.

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