Description
These jar desserts are perfect for any occasion! They are easy to make, visually appealing, and can be customized to your taste. Layers of cake, cream, and fresh fruits create a delightful treat in a jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
- Optional: chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- In mason jars, layer the graham cracker mixture, followed by the cream cheese mixture, and then the fresh berries. Repeat the layers until the jars are filled.
- Top with additional berries and garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired.
- Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the berries with your favorite fruits such as peaches or bananas.
- These desserts can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a chocolate version, add cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture and use chocolate cookies instead of graham crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar dessert
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 70
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