Description
A delightful no-bake apple cheesecake in individual jars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, and a warm spiced apple topping. Perfect for an easy, elegant fall dessert or anytime treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
Apple Topping
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until evenly moistened, then divide the mixture evenly among 4–6 small jars or cups, pressing down gently to form the crust layer.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined. In another bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- Assemble the cheesecake layer: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust in each jar, smoothing the tops.
- Cook the apple topping: Combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender and the mixture thickens into a syrupy topping. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Top the cheesecake jars: Spoon the cooled apple topping over each cheesecake layer in the jars evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the jars for at least 2 hours to set and meld the flavors before serving.
Notes
- These jars can be made up to 24 hours in advance for convenience.
- Add a drizzle of caramel sauce or a sprinkle of chopped nuts on top for extra flavor and texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and reduce sugar slightly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
