Indulge in the perfect single-serving dessert with this delightful Cheesecake in a Jar recipe.
Made with a creamy, cheesecake filling, buttery graham cracker crust then baked to perfection in a mason jar. Once cooled, top each jar with sweet blueberry pie filling.
This easy-to-make treat is ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth without the hassle of baking a whole cake. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or simply enjoying on your own!
Pull out those mason jars and let's bake another delicious easy dessert together today!
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One of my favorite desserts is cheesecake. I love it all year long, but it's one of those desserts that I serve for holidays or special occasions.
Which is why I enjoy serving cheesecake in a jar or my cheesecake cupcakes recipe. They're mini versions of the rich, delicious dessert we all love so much.
This was inspired by my original mason jar desserts on this site. They also go great with my Cool Whip and Cheesecake Pudding recipe that's also served in a mason jar.
Table of Contents
- Cheesecake Cups
- Get the Mason Jar Gift Mixes for the Holidays BUNDLE
- Individual Cheesecakes
- Can you Bake in Mason Jars?
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- How to Fill the Mason Jars
- Baking Instructions
- Add the Blueberry Topping
- Before You Begin!
- Storage Tips
- Top Recipe Tip
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Cheesecake Cups
Unlike my other no-bake cheesecake pudding recipes, this recipe is a traditional cheesecake recipe. They're even baked in a waterbath in the oven...yes, you can bake with mason jars.
Sometimes baking cheesecake can be a little tricky. Which is one reason why I love baking cheesecake cups or in mason jars. I even like making cheesecake cupcakes.
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Individual Cheesecakes
Single serve cheesecakes are delicious. It's almost as if you're enjoying a dessert all to yourself. These individual desserts are perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple afternoon treat.
These delightful desserts in jars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Skip the oven and whip up a batch of No Bake Cheesecake Pudding Parfaits in mason jars.
Layer creamy cheesecake pudding, fresh strawberries, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs with my Mason Jar Recipes. Or, try SStrawberry Pudding Cups, made with instant pudding, cream cheese, and a buttery graham cracker base.
Can you Bake in Mason Jars?
The good news is you can bake in mason jars. Mason jars are made from tempered glass because they have to be able to stand up to the heat of boiling hot ingredients and then be placed in boiling water for a significant amount of time for processing.
Here are a few tips for baking in mason jars:
- Only use mason jars. Don't use jars that used to be used for condiments, relish, jam or even pickles. The glass in those jars is not tempered and will most likely explode during the baking process.
- Do not put a cold jar in a hot oven. Make sure the jars are at room temperature. This is the same piece of advice I give when use glass Pyrex casserole dishes. The change in temperature can cause the jars or casserole dishes to shatter.
- The best way to bake cheesecake or other baked goods in mason jars is to set them in a larger pan and use a water bath. Baking with a water bath will ensure that the cheesecake is fully cooked all the way through.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
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Main Ingredients Needed
Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!
Recipe Variations
- Crushed Oreo Crumbs - replace the graham cracker crumbs with crushed Oreo cookies or even chocolate wafer cookies.
- Pie Filling - change out the blueberry pie filling and try apple, cherry, strawberry or even lemon.
- Fresh Fruit - skip the pie filling and add fresh fruit right before serving.
- Chopped Candy - chop up your favorite candy bar and sprinkle on top of the baked, cooled cheesecakes before serving.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
Step 2: Spoon 2 tablespoons of the mixture into non-stick sprayed mason jars. Gently press the crumbs into the bottom with a tart tamper tool. Set jars aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Step 4: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla until well combined.
How to Fill the Mason Jars
Step 5: Fill each mason jar with about ½ cup of the filling, leaving room at the top for your topping.
Baking Instructions
Step 6: Set jars in a roasting pan. Pour hot water into the pan, filling halfway up the jars. Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated 325°F oven.
Add the Blueberry Topping
Step 7: Once cool, add a spoonful of blueberry pie filling on top. Refrigerate for a few hours until ready to serve.
Before You Begin!
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Storage Tips
Store cheesecakes in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Avoid freezing, as they don't thaw well.
Top Recipe Tip
Remember to bake the cheesecakes in a water bath. This helps ensure even baking and prevents the tops from browning too quickly or the centers from remaining undercooked.
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Cheesecake in a Jar
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 -8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 21 ounce Blueberry Pie Filling
Method
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar into a mixing bowl. Stir together until everything is combined.
- Spray 8 (8-ounce) mason jars with non-stick cooking spray, making sure to spray the bottoms so the crust doesn't stick.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture to the bottom of the mason jars.
- Then using the tart tamper, gently press the crumbs into the bottom of the mason jars.
- Set aside while you prepare the cheesecake mixture.
- Preheat your oven to 325° F.
- In a larger mixing bowl, mix the room temperature cream cheese with the ¾ cup of sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well.
- Add the sour cream, vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
- Fill each mason jar with about ½ cup of the filling, leaving room at the top for your topping.
- Place the jars in a large roasting pan. Fill the pan with hot water halfway up the mason jars.
- Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove jars with tongs and place on a wire rack to cool.
- Once cool, add a spoonful of blueberry pie filling on top.
- Refrigerate cheesecakes at least 4 hours and then serve.
Nutrition
Notes
- Only use mason jars. Don't use jars that used to be used for condiments, relish, jam or even pickles. The glass in those jars is not tempered and will most likely explode during the baking process.
- Do not put a cold jar in a hot oven. Make sure the jars are at room temperature. This is the same piece of advice I give when use glass Pyrex casserole dishes. The change in temperature can cause the jars or casserole dishes to shatter.
- The best way to bake cheesecake or other baked goods in mason jars is to set them in a larger pan and use a water bath. Baking with a water bath will ensure that the cheesecake is fully cooked all the way through.
- Depending on how much you add on top of the cheesecake, you may not use all the blueberry pie filling up. It depends on your taste.
Beverly says
These cheesecake jars look delicious. Congratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by.
Hugs,
Bev
Jan says
Yummy-I've gotta try this. So convenient for one person and portable too.