No-Bake Mason Jar Cheesecakes

Today on Fox59 morning news I talked about last minute Fourth of July dessert recipes and made these adorable No-Bake Mason Jar Cheesecakes! 

I wanted to make a really light dessert because during the summer it’s hot and people are typically running around playing outside. And I know when I eat something really heavy like pie or cake I just feel sluggish.

These little cheesecakes are very low in fat and calories, but they still satisfy your sweet tooth.

You can whip up the filling in a matter of minutes, and you don’t have to worry about heating up your oven!

Additionally, You can use this same cheesecake filling to make a cheesecake or a fruit dip, as you'll see in my segment!

No-Bake Mason Jar Cheesecakes

Servings: This recipe makes enough for about 12 mason jars

Calories: 188 calories per mason jar

Ingredients

• 15 low-fat graham crackers (8 ounces)
• 2 bars (8 ounces each) non-fat cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups non-fat Cool Whip
• 2 cups fresh berries

Directions

1. In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until finely ground and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy, or about 3 minutes.
3. Add confectioners' sugar, yogurt, vanilla, and salt; beat until smooth.
4. With a rubber spatula, fold in whipped cream.
5. Fill mason jar 1/3 of the way with graham cracker crumbs
6. Spoon or pipe in cheesecake filling so that the jar is 2/3 of the way full
7. Top cheesecake filling with fresh berries and serve