Description
Delightful no bake apple cheesecake jars filled with creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and buttery graham cracker crumbs, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup graham crackers, crushed
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Cinnamon and nutmeg to taste
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, cinnamon, caramel sauce, crushed nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apples, a sprinkle of cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender. Let cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, blend 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with ½ cup of sugar and 1 cup of sour cream. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the graham crackers to make about 1 cup when crushed. Combine with ½ cup melted butter and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix until evenly coated.
- Assemble Your Jars: Layer the jars starting with graham cracker crumbs, a layer of cheesecake filling, and then the apple mixture. Repeat layers until filled, leaving space at the top for decoration.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the layers. Drizzle caramel sauce between layers for extra indulgence or add crushed nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: no bake dessert, cheesecake, apple dessert, easy dessert, fall recipe