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No-Bake Berry Cheesecake Jars

Creamy mascarpone layers with buttery graham cracker crust and fresh berries — ready in 15 minutes, no oven needed. A TikTok-worthy dessert that looks fancy but tastes like an easy weeknight win.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
6g
No-Bake Berry Cheesecake Jars
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Stir graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.

  2. Step 2

    Divide crust mixture evenly among four mason jars, pressing down gently with the back of a spoon.

  3. Step 3

    Beat mascarpone, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Spoon half the cheesecake mixture over the crust layer in each jar.

  5. Step 5

    Top with fresh berries, then finish with remaining cheesecake and a final berry garnish.

  6. Step 6

    Chill until ready to serve, or eat straight away.

Tools you’ll need

  • four 8-oz mason jars or similar glass cups
  • medium mixing bowl
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • spoon

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