No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jars

Easy, portable no-bake cheesecake jars made with a jammy strawberry topping. These are perfect to have on hand during the warmer months when you want something light and refreshing.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Yield: 6 Mini Jars

Equipment

• Stand mixer or hand mixer

Ingredients

Topping

• 2 cups chopped california strawberries
• 2 teaspoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon arrowroot flour or cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water

Base

• 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, softened

Cheesecake Layer

• 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 7 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Topping

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, arrowroot and water mixture. Bring to a low boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Base

1. In a bowl, mix together the Graham cracker crumbs and coconut oil until well combined and the mixture holds together when pressed between your fingers. Add this as the base to 6 small jars.

Cheesecake Layer

1. Cheesecake Layer: In a stand mixer (or use a hand mixer) combine all ingredients for the cheesecake. Mix well on low speed until smooth, about two to three minutes.
2. Divide the cheesecake mixture into the jars. Top with the strawberries.
3. Store covered in the fridge until ready to eat.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: California Strawberry Commission
Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin.