No-Bake Cheesecakes in Small Jam Jars: 4 Easy UK Recipes for Parties & Gifting (& Jar Guide)

The only thing that outstrips the best celebration cake is a cheesecake. The creamy richness gets you hooked. Cheesecakes are a bounty of lovely flavours. Your party invitees will relish mini cheesecakes in small jam jars.

With little effort, mini jars with gold lids can make your cheesecakes look appealing. Again, you might want to keep untrusted fingers out of your celebration cake. Small jam jars with gold lids will be quite decent for each guest.

You can make the following 4 no-bake mini cheesecake recipes 2 days ahead. Use individual small jam jars with gold lids for easy takeaways. And refrigerate them for a few hours. They can stay good in a refrigerator for a week.

Raspberry Cheesecake

Serving: 6 small jars

Ingredients:

Cheesecake Mixture

• Fresh raspberries: 8 ounces
• Raspberry compote: ⅓ cup
• Full fat greek yoghurt: ½ cup
• Mascarpone or cream cheese: 1 cup
• Honey: ¼ cup
• Unsalted nuts: ¼ cup of almonds or pistachios, roasted & well chopped
• Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons
• Graham crackers: ¾ cup. You may use Oreo cookies (with the sandwich cream removed), or chocolate wafers instead
• Salt: ¼ teaspoon
• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

Compote

• Raspberries: 10 ounces, fresh or frozen
• Granulated sugar: ¼ cup
• Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
• Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon, grated

Steps

• In a pot, pour the sugar, raspberries, and lemon juice. Apply heat until it starts boiling, then lower to medium heat.
• For another 10 minutes thereabout, stir the compote every 3 minutes. Cook until the sugar melts and the fruit becomes very soft. Remove the pot, mix in the lemon zest, and let it cool.
• Use a rolling pin to crush the Graham crackers in a ziplock bag. Mix in the chopped nuts and melted butter. Set it aside in a bowl.
• Get the honey, cheese, salt, one-third of the berry compote, and yoghurt together. Put them inside the bowl of a stand mixer. At medium speed, whisk the lot into a fluffy mousse. Set aside in another bowl.
• Line the base of each jar with some Graham cracker mix. Next, pipe or scoop some cheese mousse on it. Put some berry compote layer atop.
• Cover and refrigerate the jars.

You may serve each jar with one or more raspberries as topping.

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Serving: 18 to 20 small jars

Ingredients:

• Granulated sugar: 1 cup. Use both white and brown sugar
• Pumpkin puree: 1 15-ounce can
• Pumpkin pie spice: 2 or 3 teaspoons
• Cream cheese: 16 ounces, softened
• Cool Whip or CocoWhip: 16 ounces
• Graham crackers: 35 pieces
• Melted butter: 4 tablespoons. In alternative, use coconut oil
• Ground ginger: ½ teaspoon, optional
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg: ½ teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon

Steps:

• Gather the softened cream cheese, pumpkin spice, and puree. Add the sugar and diluted vanilla extract. Use a spatula to mix them in a bowl until smooth.
• Fold the Cool Whip into the mixture in a gentle way to maintain firmness. Refrigerate it thereafter.
• Pour the nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger into the Graham crackers in a ziploc bag. Crush everything into fine crumbs. A rolling pin, or small pestle and mortar will do.
• Empty the crumbs into a bowl. With a fork, combine the melted butter with the crumbs.
• Start with the Graham cracker layer at the base of each jar. Put the cheesecake mix on top.

Serve with whipped cream and other toppings that please you.

Strawberry Cheesecake

Serving: 8 small jars

Ingredients:

• Fresh strawberries: 2 cups, sliced
• Raw cashews: 3 cups. Soak them overnight, and drain them
• Coconut milk: 2 cans, refrigerated overnight
• Graham crackers: 8 sheets
• Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
• Fresh lemon: A squeeze
• Maple syrup: 6 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract: 2 tablespoons
• Salt: A pinch

Steps:

• Place the maple syrup, berries, and squeeze of lemon in a bowl. Mix them well; and thereafter keep the bowl in a fridge.
• You will notice thick cream floating atop your chilled coconut milk. Scoop the cream into a blender, along with the raw cashews. Pour in the lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend the lot into a smooth liquid. If it appears too thick, dilute it with some tablespoons of coconut water. Leave it aside in a bowl.
• In a ziplock bag, beat the Graham crackers into crumbs with a rolling pin. A small pestle and mortar can do the crushing as well.
• Fill each jar, starting with the cracker crumb layer. Scoop some cheesecake mix on top.
• Use the strawberries as topping. Then refrigerate to set.

Coffee Oreo Cheesecake

Serving: 12 small jars

Ingredients:

• Instant coffee: 2 servings
• Kosher salt: ½ teaspoon
• Sugar: Confectioners’ or granulated, 1¼ cups.
• Oreos cookies: 30 pieces, well crushed
• Cream cheese: 24 ounces, softened
• Heavy whipping cream: 2 cups, very cold
• Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
• Melted butter: 4 tablespoons, unsalted
• Coffee beans: Crushed
• Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons. Dilute it with another 2 teaspoons of hot water
• Chocolate flakes

Steps:

• Mix the crushed Oreo with kosher salt and melted butter. It should have a sandy texture.
• Add the powdered sugar and coffee beans to the cream cheese. Include the vanilla extract. With the aid of an electric mixer, whip the mixture into a smooth consistency. Turn it into a bowl.
• Whip the heavy cream in another bowl until it becomes stiff.
• Fold in the whipped cream into the cheesy blend, making sure they combine well. Do so in a gentle manner to maintain the stiffness.
• Lay the Oreo crumb mixture in the base of the jars. Place enough cheese and cream mix on top.
• Refrigerate for some hours and serve.

Summary Table of No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes

Recipe	Key Flavours	Best Occasion
Raspberry Cheesecake	Raspberry, lemon, honey, mascarpone	Summer parties, afternoon tea
Pumpkin Cheesecake	Pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger	Autumn gatherings, Halloween, Bonfire Night
Strawberry Cheesecake	Strawberry, coconut, lemon, cashew	Summer picnics, garden parties
Coffee Oreo Cheesecake	Coffee, Oreo, vanilla, cream cheese	Dinner parties, bake sales, gifting

No-bake Cheesecake Serving Ideas for UK Events

No-bake cheesecakes in jars suit almost every British social gathering. The shape of the jar you choose can reinforce the theme:

● Afternoon tea: Serve the raspberry cheesecake in orcio jars on a tiered cake stand. Their vintage curves complement bone china and linen napkins perfectly.

● Village fêtes and farmers' markets: The coffee Oreo flavour in hexagonal jars is a showstopper. The honeycomb shape stands out on a stall and photographs brilliantly for social media.

● Children's parties: Small squat jars are the perfect child-sized portion. The wide mouth makes them easy for small hands, and the lids prevent spills on the car ride home.

● Wedding favours: Tie a ribbon around each orcio jar or hexagonal jar and add a handwritten tag. Both shapes look elegant on reception tables and photograph beautifully.

● Modern dinner parties: Square jars lined up on a slate platter give a clean, restaurant-style presentation. Add a single mint leaf on top of each for height.

● Boxing Day buffets: Make these two days before Christmas and pull them from the fridge as a light alternative to Christmas pudding. Squat jars hold a generous portion without feeling too heavy after a big roast.

Final Words

Mini jars with gold lids are cute for presenting an edible party gift. Your guests will accept these yummy no-bake mini cheesecakes with huge thanks.

However, cheesecakes taste extra good coming straight from the fridge. Make, refrigerate, and eat them within a week; or freeze them. Enjoy the recipes above in any season.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Can I make no-bake cheesecake in a glass jar in advance?

Yes, all four recipes in this guide can be made up to 48 hours ahead and stored sealed in the fridge. This makes them ideal for parties and events where you want the preparation done well in advance. Add fresh fruit toppings just before serving.

What is the UK equivalent of Graham crackers for a cheesecake base?

Digestive biscuits are the most widely available and closest UK substitute for Graham crackers. They have a similar wheaty, lightly sweet flavour and crush to the same sandy crumb texture. Hobnobs and ginger nuts also work well and add their own flavour dimension; ginger nut crumbs work particularly well under the pumpkin cheesecake filling.

What is the best shape of jar for a wedding dessert table?

Orcio jars and hexagonal jars are the most popular choices for weddings in the UK. Orcio jars suit rustic, boho, and vintage themes. Hexagonal jars add a modern geometric twist that works beautifully for contemporary weddings. Pair either with gold lug lids and hessian ribbon for a cohesive look.

Can I make these cheesecakes vegan?

Yes. The strawberry cashew recipe above is already vegan. You can adapt the others by using vegan cream cheese and coconut cream instead of dairy.