Lotus Biscoff Fans if you are looking for something more Lotus-y then check out this recipe of mine - we are obsessed! I didn’t invent Cheesecake Jars. I can’t even figure out who did so unfortunately I can’t give credit where it’s due. It is safe to say though that the single serving dessert trend which started a few years ago is here to stay. The thrifty desi in me has always loved them because they are the worlds best way to use up the bit of ganache, cookies that I don’t need to be eating late into the night and any other fruit or nuts. Yes folks, they are the trifles of the 2000s (If I knew how to insert emojis into a blog post I would right about here) What I do know is this: everyone should know how to whip up a basic layered dessert like this. It requires no technical skill and makes you look like a Boss. Yes, yes, I know that expression isn’t cool anymore, but neither am I so there’s that. Back to things far cooler than me, i.e. this 5-Ingredient Easy Cheesecake Jar. It is SO simple to put together and customize. Follow along as I break it down for you to add your own spin on it!
What Goes in Easy Cheesecake Jars
In am Easy Cheesecake Jar you need two essential components - crunch (usually a crushed cookie) and creamy filling (the cheesecake part). Beyond that you can add as you please, throwing in fruit or nuts or fudge or … you get the picture.
Customizing 5-Ingredient Easy Cheesecake Jars
Here are some combinations I have tried that work well. Play around with what you love and create your own!
Lotus/Biscoff Cookies + Cheesecake Filling + Dulce de Leche (this recipe!)Oreos + Cheesecake Filling + Chocolate Fudge SaucePineapples/Mango + Cheesecake Filling + Toasted Coconut Flakes Digestive Biscuits/Oat Biscuits + Cheesecake Filling with a little Orange or Lemon Zest + a Dollop of Whipped Cream on TopGinger Cookies + Cheesecake Filling + Lemon Curd ToppingOreo/Digestive Biscuits + Cheesecake Filling + Strawberries and Chocolate Curls on top
What if I don’t have condensed milk?
I used condensed milk in the cheesecake portion for these Easy Cheesecake Jars because I had it handy, but you can just as easily add ½ to ¾ cup sugar to taste. Condensed milk has more richness and volume than just sugar so the recipe will yield just a little less.
Where do you get mini jars from?
Friends, I have a yogurt problem. Especially these French style vanilla yogurts that come in glass jars. I justify this habit by using and reusing the glass jars. The jars hold just shy of ½ cup and while the serving looks small because cheesecakes are inherently a little rich no one walks away feeling shorted. Nowadays you can get similarly sized cups everywhere from the party section of the dollar store to big party supply stores. If you have a baby in the house you can also put the baby food jars to good use or even any small pretty glasses you may have. If you want to make a traditional no bake Cheesecake then check out this Oreo cheesecake which I simply adore. Like what you see? Pin it for later by saving the image below!
