No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Jars
No bake cherry cheesecake jars are such a fun and easy way to serve an tasty dessert recipe to friends and family. This fun cheesecake isn't just cute, it's quick and delicious too! They make the perfect dessert for parties, picnics or just an after dinner treat!
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 8–9 graham crackers
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. sour cream
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 21- oz. can cherry pie filling
- 4 8- oz. glass jars
Instructions
- Pour the heavy whipping cream into a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer for 3 to 4 minutes or until it thickens and turns into a thick whipped cream and set aside.
- Add the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until fully mixed together.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture with a rubber spatula until fully combined.
- Place graham crackers into a food processor and pulse until finely ground. No food processor? Place the graham crackers in a plastic baggie, close it, and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Add the melted butter and pulse again until fully combined. Place the graham cracker mixture in a bowl and set it aside.
- Add two scoops each of graham cracker crust first, cheesecake filling second and then finish off with cherry pie filling!
- For best results, store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.