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Mason Jar Desserts That Leave Bowls Behind

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By Kristy Alpert Updated February 08, 2021
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Peppermint Fudge Pie with Peppermint Chantilly Cream
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Leave the bowls in your cupboard—these make-ahead desserts are best served in Mason jars. With trifles, pudding, and even pie, these picture-perfect Mason jar desserts make great gifts for friends and neighbors or sweet treats on the go. Check out our favorite desserts-in-a-jar recipes.
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Strawberry and Rhubarb with Cheesecake Cream

Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Parfaits
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Strawberry and rhubarb are a classic combo, and this easy Mason jar dessert recipe lets the ingredients shine by turning this trifle into individual desserts in a jar. Just layer strawberries and rhubarb with easy cheesecake cream for a refreshing dessert that’s perfect for picnicking.

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Apple-Berry Pie in a Jar

Apple-Berry Pie in a Jar
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Mini Mason jar pies? Yes, please! This adorable Mason jar dessert recipe is baked directly in Mason jars so everyone can have their own portion for a delicious dessert in a jar.

Buy It: Ball Half Pint Jars ($9, Target)

Related: Desserts To-Go

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Peppermint Fudge Pie with Peppermint Chantilly Cream

Peppermint Fudge Pie with Peppermint Chantilly Cream
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Crushed peppermint candies and crushed chocolate wafer cookies add a satisfying crunch to these festive Mason jar treats. Make these Mason jar desserts for Christmas or keep the season bright all year long by swapping out the peppermints for your favorite candies.

Buy It: Market Pantry Peppermint Candies ($2, Target)

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Toffee Blondies in a Jar

Toffee Blondies In A Jar
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These tasty toffee blondies make great Mason jar desserts for Christmas or anytime of the year. Simply layer the dry ingredients and your friends or neighbors can add in the wet ingredients and bake these themselves.

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Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits

Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits
Credit: Matthew Clark
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These adorable parfaits are perfect little picnic desserts in a jar. Layer the shortcake in a Mason jar with additional layers of fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream and top it all with a single strawberry for a picture-perfect parfait.

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Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate Pudding
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Everybody loves individual desserts in a jar! This classic Mason jar dessert recipe uses Dutch cocoa powder for a rich chocolaty pudding that’s easy to love.

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Strawberry-Poppy Seed Cheesecake Jars

Strawberry-Poppy Seed Cheesecake Jars
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Tiny poppy seeds make these pink desserts in a jar each look like a strawberry in a jar. Garnish each 4-ounce Mason jar with fresh mint leaves to resemble the leaves on a strawberry and make these mini desserts really pop.

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Mason Jar Lid Pie

Mason Jar Lid Pie
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Making blueberry pie has never been easier—or cuter! Purchased pie dough makes the assembly a snap. Use the lids from Mason jars to make these delicious mini desserts.

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Affogato Trifles

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For an Italian twist on classic trifles, try this delicious dessert jar idea that layers crushed biscotti, vanilla ice cream, and shots of espresso. Serve in individual jars to take these Mason jar treats on the go.

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Individual Brownie Cheesecakes in Jars

Individual Brownie Cheesecakes in Jars
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Snowman hats and scarves are optional for these little individual desserts in a jar, but they do make these chocolaty cheesecakes perfect little Mason jar desserts for winter. Layers of sweet cream are topped with honey-roasted peanuts and caramel corn just before serving with a drizzle of caramel topping.

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