This list of 20 Mason Jar Desserts recipes includes delicious make-ahead individual desserts with plenty of delicious options for indoor or outdoor events—just stash them in a cooler for easy serving. You’ll find cheesecakes, decadent brownies, mousse, trifles, icebox cakes, and many more. You’ll have a hard time deciding which one to try first!
Serving sweets in a jar, like No-Bake Key Lime Pie or Mini Strawberry Panna Cotta, has become popular for all kinds of events, both big and small. From weddings and baby showers to birthday parties and outdoor picnics, Mason Jar desserts are a fun way to serve individual sweet treats.
Just last week, I made these yummy Blueberry Cheesecakes in a Jar for my hubby’s outdoor birthday dinner. I’ve even packed up desserts jars to transport to picnics in the mountains. I know you’re going to love all the desserts jar ideas in this list.

Check out this curated list of mason jar desserts created by some amazing food bloggers to find just the right dessert jar recipe for your next party. I know I’m anxious to try ALL of of these desserts before the summer is over! Just keep scrolling to learn more.
20 Mason Jar Summer Dessert Recipes
No Bake Key Lime Pie in a Jar
Easy No Bake Key Lime Pie in a Jar is a super simple yet creamy delicious dessert packed with a little pucker power! These sweet treats are perfect for entertaining or a great take along for your next picnic!
Blueberry Cheesecake in a Jar
Devout cheesecake fans will flip over these smooth and velvety individual cheesecakes with fresh blueberry compote topping. The filling is straight-out classic cheesecake baked in a water bath for a delicate and rich texture.
Instant Pot Lemon Curd
Easy dessert for lemon lovers. Eat it as is or mix with yogurt if you are feeling healthy. Have some leftovers? You can add it on top of a cheesecake.
Easy Strawberry Mint Panna Cotta
This Easy Strawberry Mint Panna Cotta recipe is delightful. It’s a gluten free Italian dessert is made with cream and topped with honey and strawberries!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake in a Jar
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake in a jar is a cute, creamy, and easy treat made for chocolate lovers. The no-bake cheesecake is smooth and creamy, with crunchy texture from chopped peanuts and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Bourbon Peach Cheesecake Mousse
Bourbon Peach Cheesecake Mousse is a no bake dessert that’s bursting with the fresh flavors of summer. A true southern dessert recipe, juicy peaches are sautéed in brown sugar, butter and Bourbon and layered with a pecan graham cracker crust and a light and fluffy cheesecake mousse!
Rustic Rhubarb Custard Pies with a Walnut Crust & a Pie Party
In this seasonal dessert, walnuts, sugar and butter are whisked together in a food processor and pressed into the bottom of the jars for a simple crust that marries perfectly with the rhubarb and custard pie filling.
Caramel Pots De Creme With Honey Sauce
Caramel Pots De Creme With Honey Sauce – The best delicious & smooth caramel custard served with a honey sauce. The perfect dessert for any occasion. Yum!
Mini Mason Jar Easy Banana Pudding
An easy banana pudding recipe made with fresh bananas and served in adorable mini mason jars. It's a cute and decorative way to create snack sized treats!
Sous Vide Oreo Cheesecake Recipe | Cheesecake In Jars
Portion control your dessert with a sous vide cheesecake in a mini mason jar. Once you have sous vide cheesecake you may never bake cheesecake again.
Strawberry and Vanilla Mousse
Strawberry mousse layered with vanilla mousse is a light and airy dessert for summer.
Coconut Panna Cotta With Mango Gelee
Coconut Panna Cotta With Mango Gelee – Delicious and creamy coconut Panna cotta topped with tropical mango gelee for a fun and easy summer dessert. love it!
Individual Strawberry Lemonade Icebox Cake Recipe
This strawberry lemonade icebox cake is the perfect no bake summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and when you serve it in individual mason jars - it's a perfect treat to share!
Coconut Mousse
Coconut Mousse is a light and airy dessert, not too sweet, and full of creamy, coconut flavor. It's light and rich at the same time, and perfect for mason jars.
Sous Vide Peanut Butter Cheesecake
This is one of my favorite sous vide recipes because peanut butter, pretzels and chocolate just belong in the same jar together! If you are looking for individual portioned desserts this cheesecake will wow anyone who indulges in them.
Instant Pot Brownies in Mason Jars - top with ice cream!
These delicious Fudgy Instant Pot Brownies are quick and easy individual-sized Instant Pot desserts, sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Topped with ice cream, it makes a delicious Instant Pot Brownie Sundae.
Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream – Chocolate or Strawberry
Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream is a DIY homemade treat that's so easy...even the kiddos can help! Smooth and creamy chocolate or strawberry ice cream that will curve anyone's sweet tooth! Who say's Keto can't be fun too!
Strawberry Shortcake In a Jar
Looking for an easy and casual dessert? This Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar is a quick treat you can whip up in 10 minutes. It’s a perfect way to serve a delicious shortcake recipe at summer BBQs, cookouts, or get-togethers.
Baileys Chocolate Brownie Trifle
A sweet and boozy Baileys Chocolate Brownie Trifle – filled with rich chocolate brownie, vanilla custard, whipped cream, Baileys Irish Cream, chocolate custard and salted caramel sauce! The perfect adults-only dessert.
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups
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Diane
Tuesday 11th of August 2020
Can I ask what size jar is used? They all look delicious.
Sheila Thigpen
Tuesday 11th of August 2020
Diane, each of the recipes should specify what size jar to use. Please click through to those that you are interested in making for more details :)
Nikki Lee
Monday 10th of August 2020
So many delicious recipes! I'll start from the top and work my way through the yum!
Mary
Thursday 28th of May 2015
Cheesecake in a mason jar looks wonderful! However, I have 2 questions. Won't the jars shatter if you don't pour water around them before. Baking? Can any little glass mason-type jar be safely baked, or are Mason brand jars designed for baking? Any info would be so appreciated....Thanks!
sheilathigpen
Saturday 30th of May 2015
Mary, I would only use jars made specifically for canning (Mason or other brand) since they are designed for heat. The jars did not break when I baked them with the crust at 350 degrees for only 10 minutes.
dina
Friday 4th of July 2014
they all look tempting!
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine
Thursday 3rd of July 2014
Your version looks scrumptious! Thanks for the link :)