Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars, the ultimate summer dessert that marries creamy cheesecake with the sweetness of fresh strawberries. These delightful jars are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a picnic in the park or a family gathering at home. With layers of lightened cheesecake filling, crunchy vanilla wafer crust, and vibrant strawberry slices, each spoonful is an inviting treat that balances indulgence with a touch of guilt-free enjoyment. Prepare these easy-to-make desserts in just a few simple steps, and impress your loved ones with a visually stunning presentation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz vanilla wafers
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1½ cups whipped topping
- 4 cups hulled and quartered strawberries
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend vanilla wafers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until clumpy.
- Distribute about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into each mason jar; press down slightly.
- Chill jars in the refrigerator while preparing the cheesecake filling.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and sugar; mix until smooth using a hand mixer.
- Add vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice; blend for another 30 seconds.
- Gently fold in whipped topping and 1 cup of quartered strawberries.
- Assemble jars by layering cheesecake filling and remaining strawberries; refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (200g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg