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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Enjoy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars, a guilt-free dessert combining classic cheesecake flavors with fresh strawberries, perfect for warm days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups high-quality vanilla wafers or gluten-free wafers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese or full-fat for richer flavor
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt drain excess liquid
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup whipped topping e.g., Truwhip
  • 2 cups strawberries fresh or prepared sauce if using frozen

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Mason jars

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Process the vanilla wafers in a food processor until fine crumbs, about 30 seconds.
  2. Melt unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl and combine with crumbs until clumpy.
  3. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into each mason jar and press to create an even layer.
  4. Refrigerate jars for 15-20 minutes until the crust firms up.
  5. Beat reduced-fat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add Greek yogurt and granulated sugar; mix until fully incorporated.
  7. Pour in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice; blend until creamy.
  8. Fold in whipped topping carefully using a rubber spatula, then gently incorporate chopped strawberries.
  9. Fill each jar with 2-3 tablespoons of cheesecake filling, then add sliced strawberries on top.
  10. Repeat layers, ending with cheesecake filling.
  11. Cover jars and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy products are cold before mixing. For gluten-free, replace vanilla wafers with gluten-free options.

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