This no bake Sugar Free Chocolate Cheesecake in a Jar recipe is especially perfect for serving at parties and gatherings.
Make with a simple almond flour crust topped with a whipped cream cheese chocolate cheesecake filling, this no bake dessert is rich and indulgent making it perfect for sharing!
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What makes Chocolate Cheesecake in a Jar so good?
Chocolate cheesecake in a jar is a delicious and easy to make dessert that is both delicious and made in individual sized portions, making for an easy prep and serve dessert.
I like that this is a no-bake recipe that is easy to make!
Did you try Low Carb Keto Tiramisu in a Jar recipe?
That dessert recipe is also made an served in individual jars. Both this dessert jar recipe and that one are low in carbohydrates and perfect for sharing!
This recipe works great when served in small glass jars. You can find small glass dessert jars to use with these recipe here.
What you need to make cheesecake in a jar.
Crust.
Cheesecake Filling.
- Cheesecake crust for each jar.
- Cream Cheese- softened to room temperature.
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Sugar Free Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
How to make Chocolate Cheesecake in a Jar
Crust.
- Combine all of the ingredients together in a small or medium sized bowl.
- Evenly distribute the combined ingredients into the bottom of clean jars. You can use a wide handle from an ice cream scoop or similar object to carefully press the crusts in place.
- Transfer the jars to your refrigerator to allow them to set (about 20 minutes).
Filling.
- Prepare the crust as indicated above. Allow your crusts to set in the refrigerator.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy. Then add the powdered sugar alternative, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Next, in a new mixing bowl and mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy whipping cream unit firm peaks form. Once your peaks form you can add this to the first mixing bowl and mix until combined.
- Evenly transfer the filling to the jars that have been refrigerated. Refrigerate until set, at least two hours.
- Top the cheesecake jars before serving with any desired toppings such as fruit or whipped topping.
Tips for making the best cheesecake in a jar.
My cheesecakes are made with a simple crust that is made with almond flour. You can make this even easier by using crushed sugar free cookies instead.
More helpful tips for you.
- Using a piping bag has made my cheesecakes look even better. You could however, simply use a spoon to fill your cups and then add a layer of whipped topping over that.
- The crust will need to be refrigerated in order to set in place before you can add the next layer. You can make the crust in advance or simply refrigerate them while you make the filling layer.
- Make these boozy by add a small amount of your favorite booze to your filling instead of the vanilla extract.
- Top your dessert jars with fruit such as frozen berries, chocolate chips, or even sugar free sprinkles.
How to store cheesecake in a jar.
This jar dessert should be stored covered and refrigerated. If properly stored, it should keep for up to five days.
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Sugar Free Chocolate Cheesecake in a Jar,
Equipment
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- 2 tbsp Butter --melted.
- 2 tbsp Sugar Free Powdered Sugar
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Filling
- 16 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- ½ cup Sugar Free Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Instructions
- To make the crust, combine together all of the crust in a small or medium sized bowl. Evenly distribute the combined ingredients into the bottom of clean jars. You can use a wide handle from an ice cream scoop or similar object to carefully press the crusts in place. Transfer the jars to your refrigerator to allow them to set (about 20 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy. Then add the powdered sugar alternative, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a new mixing bowl and mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy whipping cream unit firm peaks form. Once your peaks for you can add this to the first mixing bowl and mix until combined.
- Next, in a new mixing bowl and mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy whipping cream unit firm peaks form. Once your peaks form you can add this to the first mixing bowl and mix until combined.
- Evenly transfer the filling to the jars that have been refrigerated. Refrigerate until set, at least two hours. Top the cheesecake jars before serving with any desired toppings such as fruit or whipped topping.
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