No Bake Mojito Cheesecakes in a Jar

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These little cheesecakes are the PERFECT make ahead easy dessert! They are so simple and delicious, with all the cool and refreshing flavors of a Mojito. You’ll make these No Bake Mojito Cheesecakes in a Jar over and over again!

Pack It In, Pack It Out-

I live in a beautiful place that is rich with outdoor activities. Kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, cycling, the list goes on. There are some fabulous state parks nearby, and most of them have a rule that states “pack it in, pack it out” meaning there are no trash cans, so you have to leave with everything you came into the park with.

That’s what I love about these cheesecakes! They come in their own convenient packaging, so you can have your cheesecake after a long day of adventuring and not worry about throwing anything away. Best of all, they are no bake! You mean to tell me I get to have cheesecake and not turn on my oven, AND it tastes like a mojito? Sign me up!

Of course, you don’t have to save these just for a day out or for a picnic. They are great anytime! In my world, it’s always time for cheesecake anyway.

As an added bonus, these have all the fresh lime and mint flavors of a mojito. They are SO good!! I really love the jar presentation! They are reusable of course, so you cut down on overall waste. All you need are the small canning jars with lids.

What is No Bake Cheesecake, and How Is It Made?

It is just as it sounds: you don’t have to do any baking! Consequently, no bake cheesecake does not have any eggs, so it’s also great for those who have an egg allergy. There are different ways of making it. Some use unflavored gelatin to create the slight stiffness associated with the baked variety.

At its most basic, No bake cheesecake is almost always whipped cream cheese and whipped cream in the right proportion combined with sugar to create cheesecake without the oven.

To help give some body and stiffness, I’ve added a little bit of powdered sugar. I have noticed that it acts as a thickener in this particular recipe.

closeup of graham cracker crust in a jar

Important Recipe Tips

You can use either a food processor or a sandwich bag and rolling pin to grind up the graham crackers.
If they will fit down in the jars, you can use your fingers to press the graham crackers down into the bottom. If your fingers won’t fit, I found that a tomato paste can fit perfectly inside the mouth of my jars, and I used it to press down the crust.
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!
These are best made far enough in advance, and they should be chilled for at least four hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Could this be made in a regular springform pan instead of the jars?

I have not tested the recipe this way. The no bake batter is not as stiff as a cheesecake you would bake, and I am not sure how well it would hold together in that form. This recipe works so well in the jars, I don’t think there is a need to put it in a springform pan!

Should I use Whipping Cream or Heavy Whipping Cream?

It is best to use heavy whipping cream, it will whip up more easily and be more stiff than just using Whipping Cream.

What size jars will I need?

I used small jam jars that are 6 ounces each, and the amounts of graham cracker crust and cheesecake mixture fit perfectly!

Could I use another flavor profile if I don’t want to do lime and mint?

You can! Of course they would not be mojito cheesecakes anymore, but you could always replace the lime juice with lemon juice and omit the mint. Then you would have no bake lemon cheesecakes.

Could I add rum to the cheesecake mixture if I want to enhance the mojito flavor?

I tested this recipe using rum, and did not find that it added to the flavor profile at all. Instead, I left out the rum and added extra lime juice and I found it really did the trick!

Serving Suggestions

These are of course eaten right out of the jar. They are the absolute perfect picnic dessert, and great with Chicken Salad with Bacon and Caramelized Onions. I love making these when we are having company over, because it’s a make ahead dessert and each guest gets their own individual cheesecake.

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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