Description
Creamy no-bake apple cheesecake jars blend sweet American orchard flavors with silky cream cheese layers. Crisp graham cracker bases and cinnamon-spiced apple compote create delightful dessert perfection you will savor spoonful by spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
- Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Merge graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a cohesive sandy texture. Firmly press the mixture into serving jars, creating a solid foundation. Briefly refrigerate to stabilize the base while preparing subsequent layers.
- Creamy Filling Fusion: Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until achieving a velvety smooth consistency. Separately whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light, airy composition. Distribute the luxurious filling evenly over the chilled graham cracker base.
- Apple Compote Transformation: In a saucepan, combine diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Sauté until apples soften and caramelize, developing rich, deep flavors. Introduce a cornstarch slurry to create a glossy, thickened sauce. Allow to cool slightly, concentrating the aromatic spices.
- Final Assembly and Garnish: Artfully spoon the spiced apple compote atop the cream cheese layer, ensuring complete coverage. Elevate the dessert with optional embellishments like whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or toasted nut sprinkles. Serve chilled for optimal texture and flavor integration.
Notes
- Choose Precise Graham Cracker Base: Press crumbs firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling and ensure a stable foundation for your cheesecake jars.
- Control Cream Cheese Texture: Whip ingredients at room temperature to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth, velvety consistency that blends seamlessly.
- Master Apple Compote Technique: Cook apples slowly to develop deep caramel notes and prevent burning; use low-medium heat for perfect softening and flavor development.
- Enhance Serving Flexibility: Prepare components separately and assemble just before serving to maintain optimal texture and prevent soggy graham cracker layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg