Hamdi Saidani These 3 Mason Jar Desserts are easy and portable recipes, which are perfect for parties, picnics, or a simple make-ahead treat. Featuring Key Lime Pie, Layered Confetti Cake, and Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake, there’s a flavor for everyone in these adorable individual desserts.
1. Key Lime Pie in a Jar
This recipe is a tart and creamy no-bake dessert, which is made with a crunchy graham cracker crust and key lime filling. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, plus more for garnish
- 2 cups key lime pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/3 cups whipped cream
- 4 lime wheels, for garnish
How To Make Key Lime Pie in a Jar:
- Layer the crust: Spoon a layer of graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of four 8-ounce mason jars.
- Add the filling: Pipe or spoon the key lime pie filling over the crumb layer.
- Top with cream: Pipe or spoon the whipped cream on top of the key lime filling.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with a sprinkle of extra graham cracker crumbs and a fresh lime wheel. Serve immediately or chill.
2. Layered Confetti Cake in a Jar
This recipe is a fun and festive no-bake dessert, which is made with yellow cupcakes and vanilla frosting. It’s the perfect single-serving treat for a birthday party.
Ingredients:
- 4 unfrosted yellow cupcakes
- 2 cups vanilla frosting
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
How To Make Layered Confetti Cake in a Jar:
- Layer the cake: Crumble one cupcake into the bottom of an 8-ounce mason jar.
- Add frosting and sprinkles: Pipe or spoon a layer of vanilla frosting over the cake crumbs. Add a generous layer of rainbow sprinkles.
- Repeat and serve: Repeat the layers with another crumbled cupcake, more frosting, and a final topping of sprinkles. Repeat the process for the remaining three jars.
3. Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake in a Jar
This recipe is a rich and decadent no-bake dessert, which is made with a chocolate cookie crust and a creamy chocolate-hazelnut filling.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chopped toasted hazelnuts, for garnish
How To Make Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake in a Jar:
- Make the crust: In a small bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of four 8-ounce mason jars.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and chocolate-hazelnut spread until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the jars: Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over the crusts in the four jars. Top with a layer of whipped cream.
- Garnish and chill: Garnish with chopped toasted hazelnuts. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Recipe Tips
- How to make neat layers? For the cleanest layers, use a piping bag to add the fillings and creams into the jars. This prevents smudging on the sides of the glass.
- Can I make these ahead of time? Yes, these are perfect make-ahead desserts. You can assemble them completely, put the lids on the jars, and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- How to customize these desserts? Feel free to get creative! Add a layer of fresh raspberries to the cheesecake, use different flavored cupcakes, or add toasted coconut to the key lime pie.
- How to transport them? Simply screw on the lids, and these desserts become perfectly portable for picnics, potlucks, or lunchboxes.
What To Serve With Mason Jar Desserts
These are complete individual desserts that are perfect on their own. They are a great way to offer a variety of dessert options at a party or gathering.
How To Store Mason Jar Desserts
- Refrigerate: Store the assembled desserts with their lids on in the refrigerator for up to 3 days (the confetti cake is best within 2 days as the sprinkles may bleed color).
Mason Jar Desserts Nutrition Facts
(Nutrition facts are for the Key Lime Pie version)
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 6g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Do I have to use mason jars?
No, any small glass, cup, or ramekin will work beautifully for these layered desserts. Mason jars are just a fun, portable option.
Can I use homemade components?
Absolutely! While these recipes are designed to be quick and easy with store-bought items, using a homemade key lime filling, your favorite cupcake recipe, or a from-scratch cheesecake filling will make them even more delicious.
Can these be frozen?
The Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake jars freeze quite well for up to a month. The Key Lime Pie and Confetti Cake are best served fresh or from the refrigerator, as freezing can affect the texture of the cream and cake.
3 Mason Jar Desserts Recipe
Description
A quick and easy no-bake dessert that layers the classic flavors of key lime pie into a fun, individual mason jar.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place a layer of graham cracker crumbs in the bottom of four 8-ounce mason jars.
- Pipe or spoon a layer of key lime pie filling over the crumbs.
- Top with a layer of whipped cream.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs and a lime wheel.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Using a piping bag for the filling and cream will create the neatest layers.
- This is a fantastic make-ahead dessert for parties.
- For the best flavor, use a good quality, tart key lime pie filling.
- You can easily double or triple this recipe to serve a crowd.
