These cute Strawberry Cheesecake Jars are a decadent no-bake dessert! Sweet and creamy vanilla cheesecake is layered with homemade strawberry sauce and fresh berries for the perfect treat!
DURATION:
- Prep Time: 15 Mins
- Total Time: 15 Mins
- Yield: 6 Jars
INGREDIENTS:
Vanilla Cheesecake Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners Monkfruit, or regular sugar if not keto
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Strawberry Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries, stems removed
- 2 tablespoons confectioners Monkfruit sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, optional, but helps to brighten the strawberry flavor
Strawberry Layer
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Strawberry Sauce
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Add the chopped berries, confectioners sweetener, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer.
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Stir the mixture well and reduce the heat to medium for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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When the mixture has reduced and begun to thicken remove from heat. Allow the sauce to cool completely before adding to the cheesecake mixture.
For the Cheesecake Layer
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In a medium to large size mixing bowl add the softened cream cheese and powdered sweetener. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until it is creamy.
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Next, add the sour cream and vanilla extract and beat the mixture again until combined. The final step is to add the heavy cream and beat the mixture until it has doubled in volume and is thick, fluffy, and creamy like the second photo above. At this point, you can cover and chill the mixture or assemble the jars.
To Assemble
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Layer the cheesecake mixture, then the cooled strawberry sauce, chopped fresh berries, and repeat.
NOTES
If you are not keto or low carb you can use regular confectioners sugar.
As written, this recipe makes 6 jars (about 1 cup each), and each jar has 5 net carbs. To make this recipe stretch further for a party, assemble in these 2-ounce tasting cups for 12 small cheesecake parfaits at just 2.5 net carbs each.
Serving: 1 jar (about 1 cup), Calories: 233kcal, Carbohydrates: 6.3g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 20g, Cholesterol: 61mg, Sodium: 162mg, Fiber: 1.3g, Sugar: 3.8g
