UPDATED: You can find the jars HERE! (Be sure to click on the lower price of $4.75 and not the $9 one!)
Cheesecake in a jar.
I have seen it a million times before, and have loved it each time.
So of course I wanted to try it myself!
I needed to find a recipe that was no bake but still tasted good.
And that would travel well.
And that I could modify to accommodate any toppings and flavors I wanted.
I brought these to a friends house… the gorgeous and brilliant foodie Miss Stephanie.
She is beautiful. And fun. And knows everyone and throws these fabulous blogging get togethers in Minnesota.
Now that I think of it, we are basically opposites.
This is chocolate with a Oreo cookie crust. With a pile of heath chips. Everything is better with a pile of heath chips, thats what I always say.
And by always I mean never.
I made seven different flavor combinations.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Blueberry Cheesecake
Raspberry Cheesecake
Cherry Cheesecake
Chocolate Heath Cheesecake with Oreo cookie crust
Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo cookie crust
Cheesecake with Oreo cookie crust
It was easy and fun!
I modified this recipe from Pillsbury for the
Chocolate Cheesecake
1 package Cream Cheese
And slightly adapted this recipe from AllRecipes for the
No Bake Cheesecake
1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (can be modified to taste)
1 tsp clear vanilla extract
Filling of choice.
Same directions as above.
I made the graham cracker crust according to the directions on the box and bought the Oreo crust. I just spooned about 1/2 cup of filling into each jar then added the fruit filling of choice. Then refrigerated for a few hours.
Easy peasy! Hope you are having a great day and have an even better Mothers Day!
It was so lovely seeing you at Stephanie’s last night, and your cheesecakes were delicious!
ummmm, WOW!!! I LOOOOVE this Amanda!!
I can’t wait to make some!! and fabulous pictures, as always!
Oh be still my heart..I do love cheesecake.thanks
I’ve always loved these… so sweet! I haven’t tried a no bake version but will deffinitely look into that. I normally use my New York style cheesecake recipe with a sugar cookie crust and then just bake the jars in a water bath until almost set and let cool in the oven before refrigerating them. They come out really creamy and always get lots of “Ooohs” and “Ahhhs” when they are put out. I’m loving the one you posted with the heath chips… think I will be doing that one next!
I’ve been seeing these around too but yours look particularly scrumptious! No-bake is a great idea. I may have to acquire some jars soon!
Great idea! I’m hungry for cheesecake now, thanks
. Have a great Mother’s Day!
I am so loving everything in jars these days! Your cheesecakes are gorgeous!
What a great idea! They’re so cute!
Why have I never heard of these before? Those are super cute Amanda, and they look tasty too! I may have to try these.
This is just perfect for a function we will be going to. Could you please tell me where you got those jars?
Yes, where did you find the jars? Those are SO cute!
That looks delicious and adorable at the same time. Perfect combination!
Great idea to put a cheescake in a jar! I always make no bake cheescake (but without the vanilla flavor, and 3 Tb of lemon juice) with homemade raspberry filling. It’s a hit in my family…
Happy mother’s day!!
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This is a great idea! =] So cute too. I wonder where I could find jars like that?
I love this!! I bet everyone went wild over them. Such a fun idea for a get together with friends or a family picnic.
These are my kind of dessert – I’ll take one of each, please
Happy mother’s day!
These look great! I LOVE jars. Great flavor combos, I’m sure everyone loved them!
OMG! SO SO SO CUTE and simple!!! *dies* I am SO saving this to my favorites.
I love when simple things look so fancy and beautiful. You did it again!
Each of these cheesecakes in a jar sound awesome. Hope you have an amazing Mother’s Day my friend. Eat a cheesecake in a jar for me OK??!! xo
So perfect.
I just posted “Cake in jar”
http://magicflavours.blogspot.com/2011/05/cake-in-jar-bolo-de-chocolate-no-frasco.html
Awesome clicks ♥
YUM!
Yum! What a great dessert idea!
We’ve made pie in a jar and this was our next mission. It’s exciting to see someone else make it first so that we know what it will (is supposed to) turn out like!
We made a bunch of “Key Lime Pie’s in a jar” last night – they are SO cute (and yummy). Ran out of them all to fast at our little get together today. The cheesecakes look great!
So, I’ll ask you again….WHEN are you coming to Texas?!?!
Love, love, love!!! So sweet and so darn cute!!!!!
Where did you find jars this size/shape? I haven’t seen these near the regular Mason jars at the grocery store.
Those look divine!!!! And those jars are so cute!
Every time I make cheesecake I forget the sugar but when I try this I wont for get it. I promise.
Yet another great idea, I think I’m going to have to hold a baking party so as to use more of your recipes.
These are to die for!! Can’t wait to make me some!!
Seriously…I’ve never seen these (or any of the other mentioned things) in jars before!!! I’m LOVING this idea and really love the idea of the no-bake version. My MIL buys stuff that all you have to do is pour into a crust….at least with these recipes I’ll feel like I’m actually making something from scratch!
Love, love, love these!!!!
This is getting pretty serious Amanda… may have to start doing my annual on a monthly basis with all these sweet sweet calories! Thanks for sharing this ‘kewl’ creation!
I have seen them but none so cute! Seriously love those pudgy little jars!!
Awesome! And the jars make it SUPER CUTE! Like everyone else, need a clue on where you got the JARS! Thanks!
I agree awesome!!! I too would like to know where you purchased your jars… Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness what an idea! I am so doing these to take to uni (in fact any kind of cake/pudding in a jar!) and whip out in mid afternoon
thank you for sharing x
I am such a big cheesecake fan and absolutely adore this idea. Never thought of it myself and this is the first time I’m seeing it. Will be stealing this
Lovely post and very nice pictures!
I need to get on this trend of making things in jars, it’s such a cute presentation. I can’t believe you made seven different flavors!
These look absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to wow guests with this one.
Love this idea! Thank you for sharing. They’re all so cute and perfect for giving. Where did you find the jars? They’re not your average mason jar!
I love food in jars and this cheesecake is no exception! Happy Mom’s Day, Amanda – I hope your family spoils you!
Love love it looks delcious and a wonderful idea as always you are amazing. Happy Mother’s Day Amanda. Blessings
These are adorable and look delicious! Thanks for posting!
Ive made these before but i did a bake cheesecake. I didn’t run into any issues with the glass being heated but maybe it you frequently were to bake the same jars you would? It was a bit of a risk to make but they were great simple gifts
I love everything I’ve seen and read on these jar desserts and can hardly wait to try and do some myself. Your cheesecakes (so many varieties!) look delicious. Happy Mother’s Day Amanda.
I’ve made something similar to this before but with cream cheese, greek yogurt, and powdered sugar. Yum!
Yummy! All the flavor combinations sound delicious! Hope you had a wonderful mother’s day!
These look so good! I love cheesecake and will definitely be trying out this no-bake recipe
I’m a fairly new reader of your blog and love all the great ideas! Can’t wait to try a surprise-inside cake. I just used one of your springtime birthday cakes as inspiration for a Mother’s Day cake this weekend. Here’s my blog about it (with a link back to your blog): http://minnebaker.blogspot.com/2011/05/mothers-day-cake.html
Here is one to try…I have used this for no bake cheesecake:
8oz cool whip
8oz cream cheese
and then flavoring of any type or a powdered sweet mix like a package of Tastefully Simple’s key lime cheeseball mix or strawberry cheeseball mix. I am sure there are other brands of sweet mixes? Or you could maybe used flavored cream cheese. Put on top of a graham cracker crust, refrigerate and done…talk about easy peasy. 4 ingredients total and yummy….sometimes I add a little fresh fruit on top.
These look amazing!! I can’t wait to try making them! Especially the oreo cookie one. I <3 anything in jars
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Those are really cute! I would love to hear more about blogger get togethers in Minnesota! =)
I have so been on a kick to put cupcakes and pies in a jar but low and behold never Cheesecake. This is Perfect idea! That is why you are the talented, smart and creative one and I am the follower and doer! LOL Thanks for the perfect idea. I have some jars just begging for this idea. Have a Perfect day and thanks again for sharing
These look so cute! Where did you find the adorable jars??
Oh please do tell us where you got those jars. They are so lovely!
I’ve never seen already made treats in a jar just the mixes… LOVE IT!! I can’t wait to make some, would you please post where you got those lovely little jars!!
I just purchased these jars from my local Walmart! They are Ball “Half Pint Jars”, from the Collection Elite Design Series. The box that I purchased is green in color. It contains 4 (8 oz) jars with wide mouth lids. About $4.
I’m getting ready to fill some up now
Thanks for mentioning the store. I’m gathering up Bat Mitzvah ideas for my son and this might be the coolest idea yet.
happy belated mother’s day to you, amanda–hope you had a kick-back-and-relax kind of day!
i love this idea, mostly because the possibilities are absolutely endless!
I live in Minnesota ~ actually a burb of Minneapolis! These looks so great ~ Thanks for sharing.
Oh my. These are genius…and totally adorable. They look irresistible and those jars are the sweetest! Thank you for another brilliant idea!
Amanda-Your last update opened in a “Stumble upon” window with a very nasty virus attached. Took my husband all evening to eradicate it…thought you’d like to know…
GENIUS! where do I find the jars?;-)
i am sorry if i missed it but where did you find your jars?? i so need to try these desserts – they are little bits of heaven!!
Oh my goodness… I just LOVE these! They make me want to pack a picnic basket and head outside
How cute are these? I love it.
I’d like to invite you to share this recipe on my weekly link-up, Sweet Tooth Friday. http://alli-n-son.com/2011/05/12/peanut-butter-cup-caramel-bars/
These were so yummy and fun. Thanks for sharing them at Stephanie’s – it was so very nice to see you again. xoxo
These look great, what size are the jars and any suggestions as to where I could get some too?!
These make me wish I were a Minnesotan and a cool blogger!
They look delicious! I’m going to have to hunt down some of those cutesy jars and a funky wire basket to tote them around in…and find some friends. 
These are perfect. Where, oh where, would I buy the jars??? Please tell me. I just simply love this idea!!!!!!
One more request for the jars? Where can we find them? They are darling!
This looks sooo good and a cute idea. MY Life
This looks soooo good,
Oh my gosh…YUM!!!!!!
We’re going to have a food swap down here (http://www.jannorris.com/?p=6940) – and these are so perfect for it – I’m tickled pink to have these recipes. (I’m going to link to this post and hope you don’t mind.)
Now – which to make and take, and what foods will be worth swapping for? I’ll be loathe to give them up! Hmm. They might also be perfect for the giant Bake Sale for Hunger Relief coming up, too.
i have never left a comment on a blog site but I felt I had to in this one…I have been looking everywhere for a non bake cheesecake recipe (i am known to burn everything…even water lol) and i am so glad you have posted this you are one talented individual and your kids are lucky to have a mother like you
Those jars are perfect!!! Source please? [I browsed the comments, hope I didn't miss the answer if you already posted it.]
I heart these. So. Much. Thanks for sharing them!!
Like everyone else wants to know… Where can I find jars like these ones???
Love reading and looking at your blog by the way.
Yow know how excited I am to try this? The answer is very. We’re having neighbors over for dinner tomorrow and I’m thinking this will be an awesome, silly, impressive dessert!
I tried them! It’s awesome and comes out looking very cute
I’d post a pic, but the comment field won’t let me.
I really love reading your blog but when 20 people ask the same question and you can’t be bothered to answer I think it is very rude. I happened to come across these jars at Walmart in the canning area. Now you all can make these adorable cheesecakes as well!
Hi there!
I’ve been visiting your blog for a while now and you have amazing recipes! Can you please email me all the recipes for all the kinds of mini cheesecakes you made?? Thanks!
Where O Where can I find these cute jars??
I found jars at Wal-Mart (with the canning jars)…they are by Ball and they are part of the Collection Elite series. Found a 4-pack for about $3.50…too cute!!! I’m whipping up the chocolate cheesecake to take on a picnic to a night under the stars with the Fort Worth symphony!
SO cute!! but i too need to know where you found these cute jars!
What perfect idea!! I love it! AND soo cute! Thanks for sharing!
Would love if you’d stop by my blog sometime 
Have a great weekend!
Wow these look amazing, how long do you thin they will last in the fridge before giving them out at a party?
Yummy! I love cheesecake. What a fun idea.
I LOVE this idea and want to share it on my blog with a link….thanks for being so clever!
These look so yummy. I cant wait to give them a try!!
FYI: You can find the same jars on Ball’s website (http://www.freshpreservingstore.com/detail/TCL+144061162), for a third of the cost.
Oh thanks Jeni! I actually looked around their site for quite a bit today, and could not find these jars. I wish I had asked you first… could have saved myself a couple hours work!
Those are so cute. I have seen the jars at Menards of all places.
Hi! I love idea that you have found and had a few questions! If I wanted to do the bake version, would I be able to bake them in the little jars? Also, how do you make the fillings?
These seem like great gift ideas! Especially for someone with a super large family and very small budget
So, my question is….What’s the rule for refrigeration with these? And shelf life? Thanks a bunches for sharing!
I WAN TO MAKE A CHOC CHIP MINT CHEESECAKE. DO YOU THINK I CAN JUST SUBSTITUTE THE VANILLA FOR PEPPERMINT ESSENCE?
What an amazing idea!
Cheesecake is always a favorite recipe. It is fun to put in individual jars and serve with fresh strawberries and cream
Can’t wait to try this!
I found these jars at Target for $4.99. Much cheaper than buying on Amazon.
Yup, I think we already covered that. Thanks Kate!