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Easy No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe in Mason Jars for Summer Treats

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling layered with fresh blueberries and a crunchy graham cracker crust, served in charming mason jars. Perfect for summer gatherings and fuss-free entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 150g)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (about 85g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (225g)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml), whipped to soft peaks
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (225g)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Place graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl. Add granulated sugar and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand, about 3 minutes.
  2. Press about 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture into the bottom of each mason jar, gently packing it down with the back of a spoon. Add a tiny splash more melted butter if crumbs seem too dry.
  3. Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid overwhipping.
  4. Make the cheesecake filling: In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, taking care to keep the filling light and airy.
  6. Assemble the parfaits: Spoon or pipe a layer of cheesecake filling over the crust in each jar, filling about two-thirds of the jar.
  7. Add a generous layer of fresh blueberries on top. Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the berries if desired.
  8. Chill: Cover the jars with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4, to let flavors meld and the filling firm up.
  9. Serve chilled straight from the jars. Optionally garnish with a sprig of mint or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to keep it airy. Press crust lightly to maintain crumbly texture. Chill parfaits for at least 2 hours to set filling and meld flavors. For dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives. Graham cracker crumbs can be replaced with gluten-free cookie crumbs or crushed nuts for gluten-free option.

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