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Healthier No Bake Cheesecake in a Jar

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These individual no-bake cheesecakes are light, creamy, and topped with a fresh cherry sauce, perfect for a guilt-free sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • FOR THE CHERRY TOPPING
  • 1 cup pitted cherries, halved
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1 tsp corn starch
  • FOR THE NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE FILLING
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup plain full-fat greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • FOR THE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2-3 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

  1. FOR THE CHERRY TOPPING:
  2. Add pitted cherries, 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp water, and 1 tsp corn starch to a medium saucepan.
  3. Place saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Sauté the mixture for 5-10 minutes, stirring gently every couple of minutes.
  5. Watch for the mixture to begin to thicken and form a sauce.
  6. Mash some of the cherries if you prefer a smoother sauce.
  7. Remove the saucepan from heat.
  8. Allow the cherry topping to cool completely while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
  9. FOR THE CHEESECAKE FILLING:
  10. Add softened cream cheese, 2/3 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to a medium mixing bowl.
  11. Mix together using an electric hand or stand mixer.
  12. Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
  13. Place the cheesecake filling in the fridge while you prepare the crust.
  14. FOR THE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:
  15. Melt 2-3 tbsp butter in the microwave.
  16. Add 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs to a small bowl.
  17. Drizzle the melted butter over the graham cracker crumbs.
  18. Stir until the crumbs are completely mixed together and coated.
  19. TO ASSEMBLE MINI CHEESECAKE JARS:
  20. Distribute the graham cracker crust mixture evenly into six 125mL mason/jam jars.
  21. Pack the crust down gently with your fingertips in each jar.
  22. Divide the cheesecake filling evenly amongst the jars.
  23. Gently tap each jar down on your countertop to help settle the cheesecake layer.
  24. Top each jar with the cooled cherry topping.
  25. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least 1 hour before enjoying to allow the cheesecake to set further.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
Full-fat Greek yogurt gives the best creamy texture.
Allow the cherry topping to cool completely before adding to the cheesecake.
Chilling the assembled jars for at least an hour helps the cheesecake set properly.

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