Recipes and Cooking Desserts & Baking 9 Mason Jar Desserts that Leave Bowls Behind By Kristy Alpert Kristy Alpert Instagram Kristy Alpert has spent nearly two decades as a freelance travel writer and food editor, gathering recipes and stories from the more than 86 countries she's visited. Her bylines have appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Esquire, Men's Health, Cosmopolitan, AFAR, TripSavvy, Better Homes & Gardens, American Way, The New York Daily News, and more. She is also a former editor at Cosmopolitan, D Magazine, Dallas Child, and AvidGolfer. Kristy is passionate about unearthing stories about interesting flavors and recipes from around the world. She was a food critic in Dallas, Texas, before moving on to the freelance world, where she has since lived on three continents and visited all seven. Kristy's appetite for adventure has led her to extracting the secrets of bread baking on Muhu Island, discovering Swiss beauty rituals on an alpine dairy farm, and unearthing ancient Georgian traditions for making qvevri wine. Along with her passion for journalistic storytelling, Kristy is also an E-RYT200 certified yoga instructor, earning her certification while living in Bali, Indonesia, before studying advanced techniques in Rishikesh, India. Kristy is an avid home cook and recipe tester, where she is always armed with a timer and a kitchen scale. She takes far too much joy in admiring her spice cabinet, which includes juniper berries from Norway, cardamom from Nepal, and a coveted Ras El Hanout blend from Morocco. Kristy graduated cum laude from the University of North Texas with a B.A. in English Literature and a certification in Technical Writing. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on August 28, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Karla Conrad 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. 01 of 09 Strawberry and Rhubarb with Cheesecake Cream View Recipe Andy Lyons 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. 02 of 09 Apple-Berry Pie in a Jar View Recipe Karla Conrad 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 ($13, Target) Desserts To-Go 03 of 09 Peppermint Fudge Pie with Peppermint Chantilly Cream View Recipe Karla Conrad 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. 04 of 09 Toffee Blondies in a Jar View Recipe Blaine Moats 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. 05 of 09 Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits View Recipe Matthew Clark 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. 06 of 09 Chocolate Pudding View Recipe Andy Lyons 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. 07 of 09 Strawberry-Poppy Seed Cheesecake Jars View Recipe 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. 08 of 09 Mason Jar Lid Pie View Recipe Matthew Clark 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. 09 of 09 Affogato Trifles View Recipe 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit