Indulge your sweet tooth with these adorable (and delicious) desserts in a jar! From cheesecakes and banana bread to trifles and s’mores, we’ve handpicked a selection of jarred delights that will satisfy all your sugar cravings. The layers of flavors, fun, color, and texture in each of these desserts bring sweet eating to a whole new level. You can whip these recipes up for single-serving desserts during the week or prepare a large batch and serve them as party favors that will keep your guests talking long after the last spoonful of yum. Beautiful jarred desserts also make great gifts!
No-Bake Cheesecake Jars
If you want cheesecake but don’t have enough time to make it, try these yummy no-bake cheesecake jars from Sally’s Baking Addiction. It only takes about 30 minutes to make these perfectly packaged desserts! Start with a graham cracker crust and then pile on the cheesecake! You can never go wrong with plain cheesecake, but mix it up with flavors like peanut butter, Nutella, lemon, raspberry, chocolate, coconut, key lime, and more. The sky’s the limit for toppings – try chocolate ganache, fruit, whipped cream, or flavored curd.
S’mores in a Jar
What could be more fun than s’mores in a jar?! Whip up this campsite favorite and pack it into the Ford for some serious memory-making moments for all ages. This recipe from Olivia’s Cuisine starts with a graham cracker crust and includes layers of chocolate ganache, marshmallow fluff, and mini marshmallows. Toast those marshmallows with a chef’s torch or – if you don’t own a chef’s torch – just pop the jars under a broiler for a few minutes.
Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar
Make your next gathering a hit with these individual strawberry shortcake jars from Powered by Mom. You can keep it easy by using a ready-made pound cake or angel food cake … or throw on an apron and bake your own! The real secret to this dessert is the homemade whipped cream. Don’t skip this step – homemade is oh-so-much better than store-bought!
Salted Caramel Brownie Parfait in a Jar
This delicious parfait from The Cottage Market is almost too good to be true, but it’s so simple to make! Start with a good box brownie mix and throw in some chocolate chips for good measure. Use brownie sections as the base and then layer on fantastic flavor with caramel sauce, kosher salt, whipped cream, chocolate pudding, and crumbled Kit Kats, toffee bars, or any other candy of your choice. Mmmm!
Mini Fruit Crisps in a Jar
These fruit bombs from Gimme Some Oven can be mixed up any time of the year with whatever fruit happens to be in season. Strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, apricots, pineapple, you name it – literally any fruit will work here! Just mix up your fruit filling, portion it evenly into clear ramekins (or oven-proof glass jars), sprinkle on a homemade oatmeal crisp and bake until bubbly! *Note: It is not recommended to bake in standard Ball or Kerr mason jars. Ensure your jars are oven-safe or use clear ramekins.
Lemon Meringue Pies in a Jar
If lemon meringue pie seems too daunting to attempt, try your hand at these mini lemon meringue pies from Let’s Dish! These individual pies in a jar only take about 15 minutes to prepare and can be made the day before. Layer graham cracker crust and lemon curd filling, then top with a fluffy, whipped meringue. This is a perfect dessert for Easter Sunday! Note: Make sure you use oven-safe jars or bake in clear ramekins instead.
Red Velvet Cupcakes in a Jar
We’re sharing a recipe for red velvet cupcakes because who doesn’t want a recipe for red velvet cupcakes in a jar?! You can follow similar directions for just about any flavor cake. In this recipe from My Baking Addiction, bake the cupcakes first and let them cool. Once cooled, cut each of the cupcakes into two to three slices, then assemble into jars with alternating layers of cake and homemade cream cheese frosting. Top with sprinkles or red velvet cake crumbs and dig in!
Banana Bread in a Jar
Everyone loves banana bread! For this recipe from Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons, bananas, warm spices, and chopped pecans come together for single-serving jars full of banana yum! You’ll need 12 8-ounce oven-proof glass jars with lids for this recipe. Note: It is not recommended to bake in standard Ball or Kerr mason jars. Ensure your jars are oven-safe or use clear ramekins.
Tiramisu Trifle in a Jar
Tiramisu can be an intimidating dessert to make, but these individual tiramisu trifles from Amanda’s Cookin’ are a deliciously easy substitute. When it comes to tiramisu, the quality of ingredients matters so don’t skimp on the espresso. Layers of tiramisu cream (made with mascarpone cheese), espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and whipped cream add up to one amazing dessert. Top each finished dessert with a light cocoa dusting.
Golden Oreo Dream Salad
If a dessert has “salad” in the title, is it healthy? Probably not, but it does make us feel better! This jarful of fun from Julie’s Eats & Treats is easy to make and even easier to eat! The filling is made with vanilla pudding, cream cheese, butter, milk, powdered sugar, and Cool Whip. Assemble these playful desserts by alternating layers of that creamy pudding mix with layers of crumbled golden Oreo cookies.
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