No Bake Berry Cheesecake Trifle in Mason Jars

 

No need to turn on the oven for this No Bake Berry Cheesecake Trifle. Delicious layers of cheesecake, graham cracker crumbs and fresh blueberries & strawberries make up this delectable red, white and blue dessert. Served in 6 pint-sized mason jars, each trifle is big enough for 2 people to share.

This is your new, “go-to” take-along summer dessert recipe. It’s similar to our Mixed Berry Trifle, but smaller!!

No Bake Berry Cheesecake Trifle in Mason Jars

Here’s the caveat to what I said above:  Though 1 pint jar can easily feed two people, you probably won’t want to share it with anyone else! I tried to share one trifle with my husband but we made it to the bottom of that jar so fast that we were digging for more creamy cheesecake! This no bake berry cheesecake trifle recipe has just the right amount of creamy cheesecake decadence coupled with crunchy graham cracker texture. The tart and sweet bursts of fruit flavor are complimented by the light, airy whipped cream. How can one simple trifle give so much?

Don’t let those pretty layers fool you. Being a mom I have a practical side that I always consider.  Because this berry trifle is assembled and served in a mason jar, you can just pop a lid on and keep it in the refrigerator. Now you have dessert or a really nice snack for a few days (if they even last that long!).

Tip: Save the box that the mason jars came in, it’s perfect for transport.

These individual berry trifles are fresh and fruity, the perfect summertime or 4th of July dessert. They are sure to impress with all those pretty, colorful layers. The freshly-squeezed lemon juice in the cheesecake layer is subtle yet bright and compliments the fresh berries so well. You can substitute different berries depending on what fruit is in season.

Ingredients For No Bake Berry Cheesecake Trifle

Graham Layer

• 2 packages (10 ounces) of plain graham crackers, processed into fine crumbs
• 5 tablespoons of melted and cooled coconut oil (or butter)

Berry Layer

• 2 lb. package of strawberries, cut into 1/2-3/4 bite-size pieces *reserve some for garnishing
• 18 ounce package of blueberries * reserve some for garnishing

Cheesecake Layer

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-8 ounce packages of plain cream cheese
• 1-14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice

Vanilla Whipped Cream

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pint whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons confectioner’s sugar (sifted, if it is clumpy from storage)
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (helps stabilize the whipped cream)

Toppings Layer

• Whipped cream
• Extra blueberries
• Whole and/or cut strawberries
• 2 tablespoons or more confectioner’s sugar for dusting

Optional: To simplify the recipe you may use ready made whipped cream. However, I highly recommend trying my homemade option, it’s so good!

Tools You Will Need

• 6 pint-size, wide mouth glass mason jars with lids
• A canning funnel *optional, this is helpful for keeping the sides clean when filling the jars
• Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
• 3 large mixing bowls
• Baking spatula(s)
• 1 small bowl
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• A sifter *optional
• A food processor *optional (You can always just put the graham crackers in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin)

Tips for Preparation of Berries

Having super clean berries is a must for this trifle. You will want to make sure any pesticides and debris have been washed away. Here are the steps that I take when washing berries to ensure they are completely ready:

Wash & Cut

• Soak berries in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes
• Rinse berries in cold water using a colander
• Place berries on paper towels to dry completely
• Cut strawberries into 1/2 to 3/4 inch, bite-size pieces

I hope you enjoy this No Bake Berry Cheesecake Trifle quaintly served in Mason Jars as much as we do!

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No Bake Berry Cheesecake Trifle in Mason Jars

This no bake berry cheesecake trifle is perfect for summer, 4th of July or anytime. It's served in mason jars for individual servings with style!

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ Graham Layer:
• ▢ 2 packages 10 ounces of plain graham crackers, processed into fine crumbs
• ▢ 5 tablespoons of melted and cooled coconut oil or butter
• ▢ Berry Layer:
• ▢ 2 lb. package of strawberries washed & rinsed, cut into 1/2-3/4 bite-size pieces *reserve some for garnishing
• ▢ 18 ounce package of blueberries washed & rinsed * reserve some for garnishing
• ▢ Cheesecake Layer:
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 2-8 ounce packages of plain cream cheese room temperature
• ▢ 1-14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
• ▢ ¼ cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice
• ▢ Vanilla Whipped Cream:
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 pint whipping cream
• ▢ 2 teaspoons confectioner's sugar sifted, if it is clumpy from storage
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar helps stabilize the whipped cream
• ▢ Optional: To simplify the recipe if you want, you can get ready made whipped cream
• ▢ Toppings Layer:
• ▢ Whipped Cream
• ▢ Extra blueberries
• ▢ Whole and/or cut strawberries
• ▢ 2 tablespoons or more confectioner's sugar for dusting

Instructions

• Graham Layer: Process graham crackers in your food processor until you get an even, fine crumb. Pour into a bowl and mix in melted coconut oil (or butter, if you prefer) until evenly mixed. Set aside.
• Cheesecake Layer: Using your hand mixer on medium speed-high, mix room temperature plain cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add in sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully incorporated. Add in 1/4 cup lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix. Set aside.
• Vanilla Whipped Cream: *This step of making the whipped cream can also be done closer to serving time. Chill a clean metal or glass mixing bowl for 5 minutes with the beaters. Add 1 pint whipping cream to the metal bowl, mix with a hand mixer on med-high speed until bubbly, add in 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar. Whip until stiff peaks are reached. Refrigerate until ready for use.
• Assemble: Add 1/4 cup graham cracker mixture to the bottom of each 6 pint size mason jars. You may want to tap the jar slightly to get the crumbs to settle evenly on the bottom. Mix 1/4 cup blueberries and 1/4 cup strawberries to a small bowl and shuffle so they are evenly mixed then add to the mason jar, repeat 5 more times for the other mason jars, shuffling if needed to evenly distribute the berries. At this point, you may want to use a canning funnel so the sides do not get messy. Add 1/2 cup cheesecake layer to each mason jar, gently shuffling the jar to evenly distribute the cheesecake layer (it will settle more on it's own). Repeat with a layer of 1/4 graham mixture for each jar. Repeat a 1/2 cup mixture of berries to each mason jar.
• Chill jars for 2.5-3 hours or overnight for cheesecake to firm up.
• Before serving, top with whipped cream, berries and a dusting of confectioner's sugar. Enjoy!

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Recipe Attribution

I took inspiration from my Mixed Berry Cheesecake recipe on Life’s Little Sweets and No-Bake Cheesecake recipe on Martha Stewart.com.