No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Jars

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Smooth creamy no bake chocolate cheesecake jars are perfect single serve desserts for parties and picnics. They are easy to make and don’t heat up the kitchen.

These tasty little cheesecake have the perfect chocolate flavor and the perfect balance of being sweet enough but not being too sweet. Serving them from small jars makes them extra fun or elegant taking your get together to the next level.

Making small single serve desserts in jars is one of my new favorite things. They are super simple to serve, guests can just grab one when they are ready.

There is no serving mess or effort during events. Plus everyone gets a whole dessert to themselves, so it feels extra special.

I had been making things  mini lemon no bake cheesecakes and even blackberry cobblers in little 4 oz ball jars. But I recently ordered these cute little glass yogurt jars and I couldn’t wait to use them.

I haven’t done a chocolaty dessert in jars yet, so it seemed like a great opportunity. And chocolate cheesecake was the perfect thing.

Making mini no bake chocolate cheesecakes

Chocolate sandwich cookies make a perfect crust. Just crush them up and add a little melted butter to help them stick together a bit.

You can use gluten free cookies for a gluten friendly dessert option. Or feel free to use graham cracker crumbs or other cookies if that is your preference.

Once your crusts are in the jars, it is time to make the filling. The key to a smooth creamy filling is making sure the cream cheese is good and softened before you start.

Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl and the beater a few times to ensure there are no lumps before you move on. Then you can move on to adding the sugar and melted chocolate.

I like to add the cream slowly with the mixer running so it incorporates easily. If you don’t have a stand mixer, just add a bit of cream at a time and mix well between additions to help it incorporate.

Once it is fluffy and thick, scoop or pipe it into the jars. You can stop here if you want, but I like to add one more layer.

A bit of cream cheese whipped cream on top adds visual pizzazz. Plus it all tastes great together, a few mini chocolate chips add flavor and texture to round it all out.

Refrigerate the jars until you are ready to serve them and then set them out and watch them disappear. They are sure to be a big hit with everyone.

More great no bake cheesecakes

Mini no bake key lime cheesecakes in a jar are loaded with citrus flavor. They are bright, tangy and perfect for summer.

No bake mocha cheesecake has chocolate and coffee flavors throughout. Plus it has an elegant lady finger crust that makes it extra pretty.

Or make no bake condensed milk cheesecake. It is great served in a jar like these or as a pie in a graham cracker crust.

For a more autumnal flavor profile, try making a no bake pumpkin cheesecake. It is perfect for fall gatherings or even Thanksgiving.

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