Here’s Our Roundup Of Easy And Fuss-Free DIY Jar Desserts For Special Occasions

Whether it’s a party or a treat you’re indulging in solo, eating out of a mason jar always makes the process more fun, especially when you wish to spruce up the experience of eating familiar old desserts.

In the world of food, we eat with our eyes before our mouths even touch the food. And with desserts, there’s few things as attractive as filling them into mason jars. When these jars came into the culinary scene, they revolutionized the way desserts were served. And they’ve stood the test of time, as they continue to be a popular choice even today.

With these DIY dessert jar recipes, you’ll impress your guests with your creativity, and be able to offer them customized and convenient-to-eat desserts.

1. Jar Full of S’mores

Because you deserve to be transported to a beach campfire at all times!

Ingredients:

• 4 chopped hazelnut chocolate bars
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup marshmallow fluff
• 16 Graham cracker squares
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• Mini marshmallows

Directions:

• Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it starts bubbling.
• Add the chopped chocolate to a bowl, and add the hot heavy cream on top. Whisk until smooth.
• Process the Graham crackers until it’s a coarse powder. Add the butter and mix. (It should look like wet sand.)
• In the jar, add ¼ of the cracker mixture at the bottom, then layer the marshmallow fluff, the chocolate ganache, and top off with mini marshmallows.
• Torch the marshmallows with a cooking torch and serve. If you don't have a torch then roast them in an oven and add on top of the layers.

2. Cheesecake Jar

When you put a world renowned dessert in a globally loved serving style, magic is bound to ensue!

Ingredients

For the crust:

• ¾ cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter

For the filling:

• 2 packages cream cheese
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:

• Preheat the oven.
• Grease jars and place them in a baking pan.
• In a bowl, mix the Graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press this mixture into the base of the jars.
• In a mixer, combine the cream cheese and sugar. Add the eggs and continue mixing. Add the sour cream, vanilla and lemon juice.
• Fill ¾th of the jar with this filling.
• Fill the pan halfway with hot water, and bake the jars until the tops of the cheesecakes are golden.
• Refrigerate for 3-5 hours before serving.

3. Cupcake Jar

Why settle for a single cupcake when you can get multiple flavors and four times the frosting in a jar?

Ingredients:

• 1 box of cake mix
• Pink, yellow, purple and blue food coloring
• 2 packs of buttercream frosting
• Sprinkles

Directions:

• Make the cake batter as per the instructions on the box and split it into 4 parts.
• Add the different colors to the 4 portions of the batter.
• Add the 4 batters to cupcake liners and bake.
• Make 2 batches of frosting.
• Add one color of your choice to make the bottom layer in your jars. Add a layer of frosting on top of that, and keep adding different colors and frosting alternately.
• After the final layer of cake crumbs are in, pipe a design of frosting on top.
• Add sprinkles on top, leave to cool and serve.

4. Chocolate Chia Pudding

A healthy, guilt-free dessert for when the cravings hit but you’re watching your weight.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• Chopped fruits, sliced nuts, sprinkles, chocolate chips or any other toppings of your choice

Directions:

• Fill the jars with milk and slowly mix in the other ingredients.
• Let it sit in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours, or overnight. Remove and add toppings.
• Alternatively, to achieve layers, fill half a jar with the pudding, then add a layer of toppings and repeat with pudding and topping subsequently.

5. Ice Cream in a Jar

Consider making this ice cream in a normal bowl and then serving them in mini jars for a fun experience.

Ingredients:

• Heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions:

• Fill half the mason jar with the whipping cream.
• Add the sugar and vanilla extract to the jar.
• Cover the lid and shake until the mixture has doubled in volume. (It should coat the back of a spoon when dipped in.)
• Put in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours. Enjoy!