Mojito No Bake Mason Jar Cheesecakes
Cheesecake in a jar? This easy mojito cheesecake recipe will blow your mind. Do you need an elegant dessert to impress guests but your oven is full cooking other dishes? Do you want a portable dessert for a picnic, or it is hot out and you don’t want the oven on? Looking for yet another use for the fresh mint that is taking over the garden? These Mojito No Bake Mason Jar Cheesecakes are just what you’ve been searching for. You mean to tell me I get to have cheesecake and not turn on my oven? Sign me up!
Mojito Cheesecakes
If you’re going to have cheesecake, why not give it all the flavors you love from a Mojito? Lime and mint are so refreshing together, and perfect in this dessert.
I love making these in the Summertime, when the fresh mint has hit the markets (or taken over my garden, whichever happens first). I make these each year as soon as my garden mint is ready. Working with garden grown or market fresh produce is something I have been doing for a long time, and I love sharing ideas with you!
These mason jar cheesecakes are so good!! I really love the jar presentation, and if you make these for guests I guarantee they will be a hit. These are popular every time I make them. I like to enjoy them with a burger and some baked beans. I also love taking them on picnics or to outdoor concerts!
Ingredient Notes And Tips
This mojito cheesecake in a jar does not need any special equipment or fancy ingredients!
Powdered Sugar- To help give this no-bake cheesecake batter body and stiffness, I’ve added a little bit of powdered sugar. It acts as a thickener in this particular recipe. This is an alternative to using gelatin. While the powdered sugar does add sweetness, it actually does a lot more to thicken the cheesecake.
Fresh Lime- Don’t use bottled lime juice! Fresh is always best. Be sure to add the zest, it really makes these little cheesecakes pop!
Heavy Whipping Cream- Heavy cream is best to get those stiff peaks you need to add body and stability to the cheesecake batter.
As for equipment, you will need either a stand mixer or hand mixer, a spoon for scooping the cheesecake batter into the jars, a tomato paste can for pressing the graham cracker crust into the jars (it really is the perfect tool!), and a rubber scraper.
For your cheesecake jars, you will need small jam jars that are 6 ounces each, and the amounts of graham cracker crust and cheesecake mixture fit perfectly!
There is no need for two mixing bowls, you can use the same one for the cream cheese and the whipped cream, you don’t need to wash in between!
How To Make Mason Jar Cheesecakes
These are so simple! Here’s a few basic steps:
- Make the crust and place in the jars.
- Assemble the no bake cheesecake batter.
- Add the batter to the jars.
- Refrigerate until set and enjoy!
Be sure to see the recipe card for all the ingredients and instructions you’ll need.
A small tomato paste can is really great for this step pictured above. It really is the best way to press the crust down into the bottom of the jars!
This recipe is easily doubled to serve more people, just be sure you have enough jars on hand. They will keep for about five days refrigerated. You can either chop the mint and add it right before refrigerating them, or you can wait to add the mint until you serve them.
Between you and me, you don’t even have to make these for a crowd! You can make them and have a few nights of dessert waiting for you in the fridge.
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Mojito No Bake Cheesecake In A Jar
This No Bake Cheesecake in a Jar is the perfect dessert for a picnic. They taste like a mojito with fresh flavors of lime and mint!
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 4 sheets of Graham Crackers, crushed
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
For the Cheesecake Batter
- 2/3 cup Heavy Whipping Cream, chilled
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Powdered Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 Tbsp chopped Fresh Mint Leaves
Instructions
For the Crust
- Using a food processor or a plastic sandwich bag with a rolling pin, crush the graham crackers.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Add the crushed graham crackers and 1 tsp of granulated sugar to the bowl and stir until the cracker crumbs have absorbed the butter.
- Spoon the crust evenly into the jam jars, and use your fingers or a tomato paste can to press the crust down. Place the jars in the freezer to allow the crust to set while you prepare the cheesecake batter.
For the Cheesecake Batter
- In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy whipping cream on medium high sped until stiff, about 5 minutes. Watch it closely to avoid overbeating.
- Once the cream is whipped, scrape it into a bowl and refrigerate.
- Place the mixer bowl back on the stand mixer (no need to wash the mixer bowl). Add the softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, and the powdered sugar to the bowl. Using the paddle attachment, whip the sugars and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the lime juice to the cream cheese mixture and stir for a minute or two until combined.
- Remove the whipped cream from the refrigerator and add it to the mixer bowl. Using the paddle attachment, stir the cream cheese and whipped cream together ion low speed to incorporate.
- Take the jam jars out of the refrigerator and add spoon the batter into them evenly. If you are using 6 ounce jars, the batter should come up to the very top of the jar right below the rim.
- Top each cheesecake with chopped fresh mint, place the lids on, and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
Notes
To soften cream cheese, it can be microwaved for 30 seconds on a microwave safe plate, or left out on your kitchen counter until room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Additional Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts and Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 537
- Sugar: 29
- Sodium: 260
- Fat: 41
- Saturated Fat: 24
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 39
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 118
The flavor combo was amazing and the fact that I did not have to bake anything even better. Win win!
These cool and creamy Mojito Cheesecakes are fantastic! This is the perfect dessert for the summer months and great for serving a crowd. We loved the grab and go you had with this dessert.
Thank you Debbie, I am so happy you loved them!
I love that these come in their own little jars. So cute!
What a wonderful recipe! The mojito cheesecakes look delicious and healthy. Love the jar idea! Thank you for your post; I will definitely make these.
You are most welcome Jenny!
I love cheesecake AND I love mojitos. This recipe is a win/win for me! Thank you so much for providing such a fun and creative treat!
You are so welcome!
You had me at no-bake, oh no wait, at mojito! This is an incredible combo that caught my attention. No-bake is a great option in summer and so is mojito! Yum Yum!
Thank you Melanie, I also love this flavor combo! These are so great in the Summer!
Such a fun cute little dessert!
Yum! These look so scrumptious! No bake cheesecake is my favorite and it is so fun and easy to make! thank you for sharing this recipe!
You are very welcome Kayla!
WOW, I absolutely love this!!!!
Thank you Ruth, I hope you enjoy them!
What a delicious dessert – love the presentation!
Thank you Alexandra!