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No Bake Coconut Cheesecake Jars

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No Bake Coconut Cheesecake Jars feature a creamy coconut cheesecake layer, a crunchy coconut graham cracker crust, and a refreshing strawberry layer. Easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings, these jars offer a balance of rich flavors and vibrant colors, all without the need for baking.

Ingredients

Coconut Crust:

4 ½ Graham crackers (about 20 g)

¼ cup desiccated coconut (about 25 g)

2 tbsp melted butter

Coconut Cheesecake:

1 lb cream cheese

½ cup coconut milk (from a can)

⅓ cup confectioner’s sugar

2 tsp organic coconut extract

Strawberry Layer:

1 lb hulled strawberries, divided into half

2 tbsp sugar

1–2 tbsp lemon juice or ¼ tsp citric acid

3 tbsp water

1 ½ tsp gelatin (about ½ packet)

Blue Whipping Cream:

¼ cup whipping cream

¾ tsp butterfly pea powder

¾ cup whipping cream

Instructions

  • Prepare the Coconut Crust:

    • Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until finely crushed.

    • Add the desiccated coconut and melted butter, pulsing until combined.

    • Spoon the mixture into the bottom of jars or glasses and press firmly. Chill in the fridge while preparing the other layers.

  • Make the Coconut Cheesecake:

    • Beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.

    • Add coconut milk, confectioner’s sugar, and coconut extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.

    • Spoon the mixture over the crust in the jars and smooth the top. Chill in the fridge.

  • Prepare the Strawberry Layer:

    • Blend half of the strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and water until smooth.

    • Bloom the gelatin in 3 tbsp water for 5 minutes, then heat until liquid.

    • Stir the dissolved gelatin into the strawberry mixture. Spoon the mixture over the cheesecake layer and add chopped strawberries on top for texture. Let it chill for 2 hours.

  • Make the Blue Whipping Cream:

    • Whip ¾ cup of cream to soft peaks.

    • Dissolve butterfly pea powder in ¼ cup whipping cream, then fold it into the whipped cream.

    • Spoon the whipped cream on top of the strawberry layer just before serving.

  • Serve:

    • Serve chilled, and enjoy the vibrant and creamy layers!

Notes

Fruit Toppings: Use mango, raspberries, or blueberries instead of strawberries for variety.

Flavored Extracts: Add vanilla or almond extract to the cheesecake for extra flavor.

Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour for the crust.

No Butterfly Pea Powder: You can omit the powder and top with regular whipped cream or other colors.

Find it online: https://justsosavory.com/no-bake-coconut-cheesecake-jars/