No-Bake Vanilla Cheesecake Jars with Berry Compote

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Individual jars of creamy vanilla cheesecake topped with a vibrant homemade berry compote, perfect for an easy yet elegant dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, cream cheese into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs with 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated. Divide mixture evenly among 6 small glass jars, pressing down firmly with the back of a spoon to create a crust layer. Chill in refrigerator.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
  3. Step 3: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1/2 cup cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the chilled crusts in the jars, smoothing the tops. Return jars to the refrigerator.
  5. Step 5: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 1/2 cups mixed berries, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until berries break down and sauce thickens slightly, about 7-8 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the cooled berry compote over each cheesecake jar just before serving for a fresh, tangy topping.

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