Description
A delightful dessert combining raspberries and creamy cheesecake served in jars, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted unsalted nuts (like pistachios or almonds)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup raspberry compote
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Make the Raspberry Compote: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the raspberries break down (about 10 minutes). Stir in lemon zest and let it cool.
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, chopped nuts, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottoms of six 6-ounce jars to form a base.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: In a stand mixer, beat together mascarpone, Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup of raspberry compote, honey, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Jars: Layer the cheesecake mixture over the crust in each jar. Top with the remaining raspberry compote and fresh raspberries.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set. Enjoy your delightful cheesecake jars!
Notes
Use fresh raspberries for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness with honey as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: no-bake, cheesecake, dessert, raspberry, easy recipe