🍒 Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Jars (No-Bake)

This chocolatey twist on a classic no-bake cheesecake is layered in mini mason jars for easy camping desserts! Smooth chocolate cheesecake, buttery crust, and sweet cherry topping — what’s not to love?

Makes: 6 mini mason jars (4 oz size)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2+ hours (or overnight)

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📝 Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs (or crushed chocolate cookies like Oreos)
  
• 3 tbsp melted butter
  
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
  

For the chocolate cheesecake filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or 1 cup whipped topping)
  
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• Pinch of salt
  
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder or 1/2 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate (cooled)
  

For the topping:

• 1 can cherry pie filling (or homemade if you prefer)
  

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🥄 Directions:

1. Make the crust:
In a bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs (or crushed Oreos), melted butter, and sugar.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each jar and gently press down to form the crust.

2. Make the chocolate cheesecake filling:
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cocoa powder (or melted chocolate) and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form (skip if using whipped topping).
Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.

3. Assemble the jars:
Spoon or pipe the chocolate cheesecake filling on top of the crust layer, filling each jar about ¾ full.
Top each with a generous spoonful of cherry pie filling.

4. Chill:
Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve chilled.

This dessert will be a hit on your next camping trip to Meramec Campground!