UPDATED: You can find the jars HERE! (Be sure to click on the lower price of $4.75 and not the $9 one!)
Cheesecake in a jar.
I have seen it a million times before, and have loved it each time.
So of course I wanted to try it myself!
I needed to find a recipe that was no bake but still tasted good.
And that would travel well.
And that I could modify to accommodate any toppings and flavors I wanted.
I brought these to a friends house... the gorgeous and brilliant foodie Miss Stephanie.
She is beautiful. And fun. And knows everyone and throws these fabulous blogging get togethers in Minnesota.
Now that I think of it, we are basically opposites.
This is chocolate with a Oreo cookie crust. With a pile of heath chips. Everything is better with a pile of heath chips, thats what I always say.
And by always I mean never.
I made seven different flavor combinations.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Blueberry Cheesecake
Raspberry Cheesecake
Cherry Cheesecake
Chocolate Heath Cheesecake with Oreo cookie crust
Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo cookie crust
Cheesecake with Oreo cookie crust
It was easy and fun!
I modified this recipe from Pillsbury for the
Chocolate Cheesecake
1 package Cream Cheese
And slightly adapted this recipe from AllRecipes for the
No Bake Cheesecake
1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (can be modified to taste)
1 tsp clear vanilla extract
Filling of choice.
Same directions as above.
I made the graham cracker crust according to the directions on the box and bought the Oreo crust. I just spooned about 1/2 cup of filling into each jar then added the fruit filling of choice. Then refrigerated for a few hours.
Easy peasy! Hope you are having a great day and have an even better Mothers Day!
If you want to try a wonderfully fabulous awesome delicious scrumptious Cheesecake instead of the no bake version, I highly recommend THIS one.
If you want a fabulous Cupcake in a Jar recipe... Tidymom's Apple Caramel Cupcakes in a Jar has me drooling! Plus we have the same taste in jars.
Those are really cute! I would love to hear more about blogger get togethers in Minnesota! =)
Posted by: Jaclyn | May 09, 2011 at 08:17 AM
I have so been on a kick to put cupcakes and pies in a jar but low and behold never Cheesecake. This is Perfect idea! That is why you are the talented, smart and creative one and I am the follower and doer! LOL Thanks for the perfect idea. I have some jars just begging for this idea. Have a Perfect day and thanks again for sharing
Posted by: Gwendolyn | May 09, 2011 at 11:35 AM
These look so cute! Where did you find the adorable jars??
Posted by: Meredith | May 09, 2011 at 02:18 PM
Oh please do tell us where you got those jars. They are so lovely!
Posted by: Ccs Headley | May 09, 2011 at 02:47 PM
I've never seen already made treats in a jar just the mixes... LOVE IT!! I can't wait to make some, would you please post where you got those lovely little jars!!
Posted by: Bethany | May 09, 2011 at 09:45 PM
I just purchased these jars from my local Walmart! They are Ball "Half Pint Jars", from the Collection Elite Design Series. The box that I purchased is green in color. It contains 4 (8 oz) jars with wide mouth lids. About $4.
I'm getting ready to fill some up now :)
Posted by: Jake Easley | May 10, 2011 at 03:51 PM
happy belated mother's day to you, amanda--hope you had a kick-back-and-relax kind of day!
i love this idea, mostly because the possibilities are absolutely endless!
Posted by: grace | May 11, 2011 at 02:12 AM
I live in Minnesota ~ actually a burb of Minneapolis! These looks so great ~ Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Trish Shamp | May 11, 2011 at 08:45 AM
Oh my. These are genius...and totally adorable. They look irresistible and those jars are the sweetest! Thank you for another brilliant idea!
Posted by: Darla @ Bakingdom | May 11, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Amanda-Your last update opened in a "Stumble upon" window with a very nasty virus attached. Took my husband all evening to eradicate it...thought you'd like to know...
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 11, 2011 at 09:51 AM
GENIUS! where do I find the jars?;-)
Posted by: nicole powers | May 11, 2011 at 10:25 AM
i am sorry if i missed it but where did you find your jars?? i so need to try these desserts - they are little bits of heaven!!
Posted by: elizabeth holder | May 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Oh my goodness... I just LOVE these! They make me want to pack a picnic basket and head outside :)
Posted by: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction | May 12, 2011 at 02:41 PM
How cute are these? I love it.
I'd like to invite you to share this recipe on my weekly link-up, Sweet Tooth Friday. http://alli-n-son.com/2011/05/12/peanut-butter-cup-caramel-bars/
Posted by: Allison @ Alli n Son | May 12, 2011 at 09:40 PM
These were so yummy and fun. Thanks for sharing them at Stephanie's - it was so very nice to see you again. xoxo
Posted by: Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles | May 12, 2011 at 10:12 PM
These look great, what size are the jars and any suggestions as to where I could get some too?!
Posted by: Megan | May 13, 2011 at 09:04 AM
These make me wish I were a Minnesotan and a cool blogger! :) They look delicious! I'm going to have to hunt down some of those cutesy jars and a funky wire basket to tote them around in...and find some friends. :)
Posted by: Londa | May 13, 2011 at 09:38 AM
These are perfect. Where, oh where, would I buy the jars??? Please tell me. I just simply love this idea!!!!!!
Posted by: cheryl | May 13, 2011 at 09:59 PM
One more request for the jars? Where can we find them? They are darling!
Posted by: Debbie | May 13, 2011 at 11:38 PM
This looks sooo good and a cute idea. MY Life
Posted by: Louise Spell | May 14, 2011 at 10:06 AM
This looks soooo good,
Posted by: Louise Spell | May 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Oh my gosh...YUM!!!!!!
Posted by: Alicia | May 14, 2011 at 10:15 PM
We're going to have a food swap down here (http://www.jannorris.com/?p=6940) - and these are so perfect for it - I'm tickled pink to have these recipes. (I'm going to link to this post and hope you don't mind.)
Now - which to make and take, and what foods will be worth swapping for? I'll be loathe to give them up! Hmm. They might also be perfect for the giant Bake Sale for Hunger Relief coming up, too.
Posted by: Jan Norris | May 15, 2011 at 09:24 AM
i have never left a comment on a blog site but I felt I had to in this one...I have been looking everywhere for a non bake cheesecake recipe (i am known to burn everything...even water lol) and i am so glad you have posted this you are one talented individual and your kids are lucky to have a mother like you
Posted by: pinky jollen | May 17, 2011 at 07:00 PM
Those jars are perfect!!! Source please? [I browsed the comments, hope I didn't miss the answer if you already posted it.]
Posted by: Heather | May 18, 2011 at 12:10 AM
I heart these. So. Much. Thanks for sharing them!!
Posted by: Tracy | May 19, 2011 at 07:20 PM
Like everyone else wants to know... Where can I find jars like these ones???
Love reading and looking at your blog by the way. :)
Posted by: Christina | May 20, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Yow know how excited I am to try this? The answer is very. We're having neighbors over for dinner tomorrow and I'm thinking this will be an awesome, silly, impressive dessert!
Posted by: The BabbyMama | May 21, 2011 at 07:09 AM
I tried them! It's awesome and comes out looking very cute :) I'd post a pic, but the comment field won't let me.
Posted by: The BabbyMama | May 22, 2011 at 03:35 PM
I really love reading your blog but when 20 people ask the same question and you can't be bothered to answer I think it is very rude. I happened to come across these jars at Walmart in the canning area. Now you all can make these adorable cheesecakes as well!
Posted by: Meghan | May 23, 2011 at 09:47 PM
Hi there!
I've been visiting your blog for a while now and you have amazing recipes! Can you please email me all the recipes for all the kinds of mini cheesecakes you made?? Thanks!
Posted by: Anna Stepanian | May 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Where O Where can I find these cute jars??
Posted by: Martha | May 26, 2011 at 02:09 PM
I found jars at Wal-Mart (with the canning jars)...they are by Ball and they are part of the Collection Elite series. Found a 4-pack for about $3.50...too cute!!! I'm whipping up the chocolate cheesecake to take on a picnic to a night under the stars with the Fort Worth symphony!
Posted by: Rhonda | Jun 10, 2011 at 07:16 AM
SO cute!! but i too need to know where you found these cute jars!
Posted by: darcy porter | Jun 22, 2011 at 02:32 PM
What perfect idea!! I love it! AND soo cute! Thanks for sharing! :) Would love if you'd stop by my blog sometime :) Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Holly | Jul 09, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Wow these look amazing, how long do you thin they will last in the fridge before giving them out at a party?
Posted by: Kristin | Jul 09, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Yummy! I love cheesecake. What a fun idea.
Posted by: Eve | Jul 10, 2011 at 10:17 PM
I LOVE this idea and want to share it on my blog with a link....thanks for being so clever!
Posted by: Marci | Aug 01, 2011 at 11:45 PM
These look so yummy. I cant wait to give them a try!!
Posted by: Tammy | Sep 21, 2011 at 04:32 PM
FYI: You can find the same jars on Ball's website (http://www.freshpreservingstore.com/detail/TCL+144061162), for a third of the cost.
Posted by: Jeni Lowrance | Sep 21, 2011 at 04:49 PM
Oh thanks Jeni! I actually looked around their site for quite a bit today, and could not find these jars. I wish I had asked you first... could have saved myself a couple hours work!
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | Sep 21, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Those are so cute. I have seen the jars at Menards of all places.
Posted by: Patty M | Sep 21, 2011 at 09:39 PM