I am a contributor to Amanda’s Cookin’ and this No-Bake Mason Jar Berry Cheesecake Trifle recipe first appeared on there as “No-Bake Berry Cheesecake Trifle in Mason Jars“
You won’t have to worry about turning on the oven for this No-Bake Mason Jar Berry Cheesecake Trifle recipe. Delicious layers of cheesecake, graham cracker crumbles and fresh blueberries & strawberries make up this delectable dessert in 6 pint-sized mason jars, each big enough for 2 people to share. This is your new, “go-to” Summer dessert recipe – perfect & easy for toting along to BBQs, family dinners, and or any kind of party!
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No Bake Mason Jar Berry Cheesecake Trifle
Here’s the caveat to what I said above: Though a 1-pint jar could feed 2 people, you will not want to share it with anyone else!
I tried to share one trifle with my husband when we brought them over to my Father-in-Law’s and we made it to the bottom of that jar so fast just digging away for more creamy cheesecake 🙂
This No-Bake Mason Jar Berry Cheesecake Trifle recipe is just the right amount of creamy cheesecake decadence, crunchy graham cracker texture, tart & sweet bursts of fruit flavor, and light airy whipped cream to finish.
How can one simple trifle give so much?
Don’t let those pretty layers fool you, being a mom I have a practical side that I always consider.
This recipe is in a mason jar, the advantage being that you can just pop a lid on and keep it in the refrigerator and you have dessert or a really nice snack for a few days (if they even last that long!).
Tip: Save the box that the mason jars came in, it’s perfect for transport.
This recipe is so fresh, fruity, Summer-y and sure to impress with all those pretty, colorful layers.
There is freshly-squeezed lemon juice in the cheesecake layer that is subtle, bright, and compliments the fresh berries so well.
You can customize it and pick different berries depending on what berries are in season throughout the Summer making endless variations.
Ingredients For No-Bake Mason Jar Berry Cheesecake Trifle
Graham Layer
- 2 packages (10 ounces) of plain graham crackers, processed into fine crumbs
- 5 tablespoons of melted and cooled coconut oil (or butter)
Berry Layer
- 2 lb. package of strawberries, cut into 1/2-3/4 bite-size pieces *reserve some for garnishing
- 18-ounce package of blueberries * reserve some for garnishing
Cheesecake Layer
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-8 ounce packages of plain cream cheese
- 1-14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup of fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Vanilla Whipped Cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-pint whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons confectioner’s sugar (sifted, if it is clumpy from storage)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (helps stabilize the whipped cream)
- Optional: To simplify the recipe, if you want, you can get ready-made whipped cream but definitely try out my homemade option, it’s so good!
Toppings Layer
- Whipped cream
- Extra blueberries
- Whole and/or cut strawberries
- 2 tablespoons or more confectioner’s sugar for dusting
Tools You Will Need For No-Bake Mason Jar Berry Cheesecake Trifle
- 6 pint-size glass mason jars with lids
- A canning funnel *optional, this is helpful for keeping the sides clean when filling the jars
- Electric hand mixer (you can also use a stand mixer)
- 3 large mixing bowls
- Baking spatula(s)
- 1 small bowl
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- A sifter *optional
- A food processor *optional (You can always just put the graham crackers in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin)
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Tips for Preparation of Berries
Having super clean berries is a great idea for this trifle to make sure all the pesticides and debris have been washed away, here are the steps that I take when washing berries to ensure they are completely ready:
Wash & Cut
- Soak berries for 15 minutes in a mixing bowl with cold water.
- After 15 minutes, lift berries out of the water (leaving any debris in the water), put them in a colander, and rinse with more cold water
- Allow berries to dry completely to avoid excess moisture in the recipe; you can leave them out to dry naturally or you can use towels to speed up the process
- Cut strawberries into 1/2 to 3/4 inch, bite-size pieces
I hope you enjoy this No-Bake Mason Jar Berry Cheesecake Trifle recipe as much as my family and I do.
I love it so much and it tasted so creamy and good that I am ready to make some more!
Recipe Attribution
I took inspiration from my Mixed Berry Cheesecake recipe on Life’s Little Sweets and No-Bake Cheesecake recipe on Martha Stewart.com.
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Mason Jar No Bake Berry Cheesecake Trifle
You won’t have to worry about turning on the oven for this No Bake Berry Cheesecake Trifle in Mason Jars recipe. Delicious layers of cheesecake, graham cracker crumbles and fresh blueberries & strawberries make up this delectable dessert in 6 pint-sized mason jars, each big enough for 2 people to share. This is your new, “go-to” Summer dessert recipe – perfect & easy for toting along to BBQs, family dinners and or any kind of party!
Ingredients
- Graham Layer:
- 2 packages, (10 ounces) of plain graham crackers, processed into fine crumbs
- 5 tablespoons of melted and cooled coconut oil, (or butter)
- Berry Layer:
- 2 lb . package of strawberries, , washed & rinsed, cut into 1/2-3/4 bite-size pieces *reserve some for garnishing
- 18 ounce package of blueberries, , washed & rinsed * reserve some for garnishing
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-8 ounce packages of plain cream cheese, , room temperature
- 1-14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice
- Vanilla Whipped Cream:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pint whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons confectioner's sugar, (sifted, if it is clumpy from storage)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, (helps stabilize the whipped cream)
- Optional: To simplify the recipe, , if you want, you can get ready made whipped cream
- Toppings Layer:
- Whipped Cream
- Extra blueberries
- Whole and/or cut strawberries
- 2 tablespoons or more confectioner's sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Graham Layer: Process graham crackers in your food processor until you get an even, fine crumb. Pour into a bowl and mix in melted coconut oil (or butter, if you prefer) until evenly mixed. Set aside.
- Cheesecake Layer: Using your hand mixer on medium speed-high, mix room temperature plain cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add in sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully incorporated. Add in 1/4 cup lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix. Set aside.
- Vanilla Whipped Cream: *This step of making the whipped cream can also be done closer to serving time. Chill a clean metal or glass mixing bowl for 5 minutes with the beaters. Add 1-pint whipping cream to the metal bowl, mix with a hand mixer on med-high speed until bubbly, add in 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar. Whip until stiff peaks are reached. Refrigerate until ready for use.
- Assemble: Add 1/4 cup graham cracker mixture to the bottom of each 6-pint size mason jars. You may want to tap the jar slightly to get the crumbs to settle evenly on the bottom. Mix 1/4 cup blueberries and 1/4 cup strawberries to a small bowl and shuffle so they are evenly mixed then add to the mason jar, repeat 5 more times for the other mason jars, shuffling if needed to evenly distribute the berries. At this point, you may want to use a canning funnel so the sides do not get messy. Add 1/2 cup cheesecake layer to each mason jar, gently shuffling the jar to evenly distribute the cheesecake layer (it will settle more on its own). Repeat with a layer of 1/4 graham mixture for each jar. Repeat a 1/2 cup mixture of berries to each mason jar.
- Chill jars for 2.5-3 hours or overnight for the cheesecake to firm up.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, berries, and a dusting of confectioner's sugar. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1246Total Fat: 87gSaturated Fat: 53gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 265mgSodium: 495mgCarbohydrates: 103gFiber: 6gSugar: 86gProtein: 20g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.
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