20 Ways to Enjoy Dessert in a Jar

The sweet and tart flavor of key lime pie is a long-time favorite but put it in a jar and somehow it gets even better! Layer some graham crackers at the bottom of your jar (be generous), throw in your key lime filling, and layer on the whipped cream, voila!

How easy was that? So easy you will probably want to make it every night!

This yummy seasonal dessert puts you in the holiday spirit! Rhubarb is a tart vegetable that when paired with some sugar and pie crust is irresistible! What’s even better than rhubarb pie? Rhubarb pie in a jar!

A delicious lemony dessert for you to make on a warm summer afternoon is lemonade icebox pie in a jar. Gather the ingredients listed in the recipe to make this yummy dessert. Put it all together and try not to lick the mason jar when you’re done!

Try this Nutella ice cream recipe, it’s one of my favorite mason jar desserts. Not only is it delicious but it is also super easy to make. This recipe takes less than 10 minutes. Try it out!  

Just like the lemonade icebox cake, this strawberry version is just as good and very lightweight. With three simple ingredients, you really can’t go wrong with this recipe.

Grab some graham crackers, strawberries, and whipped cream and throw them in a jar. An optional choice to add is strawberry puree if you are looking for a syrupy finish.

This Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake is a flavor explosion. With rich flavors coming from the chocolate, and tart flavors coming from the cherries. This sweet dessert gets extra bold when you combine the ingredients together.

You really can’t go wrong with a strawberry shortcake. There are a few different ways to make this recipe using angel food cake, pound cake, graham crackers, or even vanilla wafers as a base. Personally, for this mason jar recipe, I’d go for the graham crackers or mashed-up vanilla wafers. 

Coat the bottom with the crust and add in your strawberries and whip cream. Add as much or as little of each item, it is totally your preference. Not only is this simple to make but it requires no baking and it costs less than $10!

Doesn’t blueberry cheesecake sound like a warm summer evening after a nice family BBQ? This is one of my favorite mason jar desserts because it’s rich and sweet flavors go beautifully together. If you have any extras, be sure to stick them in the fridge when you’re done to save for tomorrow.

The Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a creamy treat that is every chocolate lover’s dream! With the cheesecake and peanut butter giving it that rich and thick taste, then pairing it with rich chocolate and crunchy peanuts. This dessert will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

Once you eat this dessert you will have a hard time resisting every last drop. This Oreo Cheesecake is by far one of the best dessert recipes, whether it is in a jar or not.

Does your grandma love to cook her traditional tiramisu at Christmas time? If you said yes, it’s time to change it up and serve it in a jar! You already make it in small pastry dishes, why not place it in a jar with some creamy icing and cinnamon?

The sweet and creamy banana pudding, a classic in desserts. Like I said before and will say again, if you like banana pudding you’ll love it even more in a jar!

If you are looking for a fun way to use Bailey’s Irish Cream then you’ve come to the right place. This is a fun dessert for adults only. With a variety of flavors, this dessert calls for vanilla and chocolate custard, whipped cream, a brownie, caramel sauce, and a light touch of Bailey’s Irish Cream. Yum!

Even if you aren’t a fan of coconut, you may find this recipe pretty delicious. 

Coconut mousse is light and airy but has a rich flavor. The best way to use this mousse is for icing on a fruit pie. Spread the coconut mousse onto your fruit pie crust and add the fruit on top for a yummy and healthy dessert.

This Bourbon Peach mousse is an adult-friendly dessert and a perfect southern-style recipe. With peaches coming from Georgia themselves, your tastebuds will be thanking you.

Nothing makes your kitchen smell better than warm chocolate brownies. In this recipe, you make delicious brownies in less time than you would in an Oven. Using an instant pot, combine your ingredients into mason jars and place them inside the pot. Cook until finished and top with ice cream, whipped cream, and a cherry. This was a quick and easy brownie sundae.

Lemon curd is the perfect dessert for relaxing beside the pool. It’s very light and airy just like the coconut mousse, and not as sweet as normal lemon desserts. Choose to eat this plain or add it as a topping to your favorite sweet treat.

What if I told you, you could make ice cream in a jar with only three ingredients? Well, this is it! All you need is whipping cream, vanilla, and sugar. No machine needed but maybe a little bit of muscle when stirring the ice cream.

Trust me it will all be worth it in the end.