Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Whipped cream (optional garnish)
- Crushed graham crackers (optional garnish)
- Mint leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar (if using).
- Stir until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Divide the mixture evenly among 4–6 jars or dessert cups and press down gently. Chill while preparing the filling.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the chilled crusts. Smooth the tops and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, cook rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until rhubarb breaks down.
- Optional: Add cornstarch to thicken. Let the topping cool completely.
- Spoon cooled rhubarb topping over cheesecake layers. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, and mint leaves before serving if desired.
Notes
For a berry twist, try mixing strawberries or raspberries with the rhubarb. These jars store beautifully for up to 4 days in the fridge — perfect for prepping ahead!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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