The summer hosting season is officially here, and nothing says a holiday weekend celebration quite like a vibrant, patriotic treat. These effortless, No-Bake Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Jars are the perfect stress-free solution for your next backyard cookout or block party. Made with a silky smooth base of cream cheese and rich Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, this recipe divides into two beautifully fruit-infused layers—sweet strawberry and fresh blueberry—separated by buttery graham cracker crumbs. Packed into individual mason jars, they look incredibly professional yet come together in just minutes without ever turning on your oven.
What makes this dessert a total game-changer for busy hosts is its convenience and stunning presentation. Each jar delivers an elegant single-serving portion with distinct patriotic layers that instantly elevate your holiday table landscape. By prepping these a day in advance, you can keep them chilling in the fridge until it’s time to serve, leaving you entirely free to enjoy your guests. Top them off with a generous swirl of whipped cream, an extra sprinkle of graham crumbs, and a tiny festive flag pick for a crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes even better than it looks!
Why You’ll Love These
Zero Baking Required: Perfect for keeping your kitchen cool during hot summer days.
Make-Ahead Friendly: These store beautifully in the refrigerator, allowing you to check dessert off your list days before your event.
Perfectly Portion Controlled: Individual 8 oz mason jars make serving and clean-up an absolute breeze for outdoor entertaining.
Ultra-Creamy Texture: Using Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk gives the cheesecake layers a rich, velvety consistency that holds its shape cleanly.
Ingredients & Measurements
- For the Cheesecake Layers:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened (454g)
- 1 can / 14 oz Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (396g)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract, divided (10mL)
- 2 cups fresh blueberries, divided (300g)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced and divided (300g)
For the Crust & Topping:
- 1 store-bought graham cracker crust, crushed into crumbs (approx. 170g)
- For garnish: Whipped topping and festive American flag picks
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Mix the Blueberry Cheesecake Layer
In a medium bowl or food processor, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, half a can (7 ounces) of Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, 1 cup of fresh blueberries, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend or mix with a hand mixer until the texture is completely smooth, creamy, and uniform in color. Set aside.
2. Mix the Strawberry Cheesecake Layer
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, the remaining 7 ounces of sweet condensed milk, 1 cup of sliced fresh strawberries, and the final 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix with a hand mixer or blender until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. Prep the Crust Element
Take your store-bought graham cracker crust and gently break it up inside a bowl until it forms fine, even crumbs.
4. Assemble the Jars
Line up six 8-ounce mason jars. Begin your assembly by adding a baseline layer of crushed graham cracker crust into the bottom of each jar. Pipe or spoon an even layer of the strawberry cheesecake mixture over the crumbs, then drop in a few fresh strawberry slices. Follow with another layer of graham cracker crumbs, the blueberry cheesecake mixture, and top with fresh blueberries.
5. Garnish and Chill
Finish off each jar with a generous swirl of whipped topping, a final delicate sprinkle of leftover graham cracker crumbs, and a festive American flag pick. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until party time!
Tips for Success
Soften Your Cream Cheese Completely: To prevent any unappealing tiny lumps in your cheesecake base, make sure your cream cheese sits out until it reaches true room temperature before mixing.
Use a Piping Bag for Clean Layers: While you can use a spoon, transferring your strawberry and blueberry cheesecake mixtures into plastic piping bags or zip-top bags allows you to pipe the layers cleanly into the jars without smudging the sides.
Tamp Down the Graham Crumbs Gently: Use the bottom of a small shot glass or a wooden spoon handle to lightly press the graham cracker layers into place so they create crisp, distinct lines against the glass.
Storage and Freshness
Refrigeration: Store these cheesecake jars covered with their mason jar lids or plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Serving Advice: For the best presentation, wait to add the whipped cream topping, final fruit garnish, and festive flags until right before you serve them to keep the toppings perfectly fluffy and pristine.
Mason jars, mini American flags, piping bags and other items I used to make this recipe is linked for you in my Amazon Storefront!
No-Bake Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Jars
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Mix the Blueberry Cheesecake Layer: In a medium bowl or food processor, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, half a can (7 ounces) of Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, 1 cup of fresh blueberries, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend or mix with a hand mixer until the texture is completely smooth, creamy, and uniform in color. Set aside.
- Mix the Strawberry Cheesecake Layer: In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, the remaining 7 ounces of sweet condensed milk, 1 cup of sliced fresh strawberries, and the final 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix with a hand mixer or blender until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Prep the Crust: Take your store-bought graham cracker crust and gently break it up inside a bowl until it forms fine, even crumbs.
- Assemble the Jars: Line up six 8-ounce mason jars. Begin your assembly by adding a baseline layer of crushed graham cracker crust into the bottom of each jar. Pipe or spoon an even layer of the strawberry cheesecake mixture over the crumbs, then drop in a few fresh strawberry slices. Follow with another layer of graham cracker crumbs, the blueberry cheesecake mixture, and top with fresh blueberries.
- Garnish and Chill: Finish off each jar with a generous swirl of whipped topping, a final delicate sprinkle of leftover graham cracker crumbs, and a festive American flag pick. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until party time! (If chilling ahead of time, wait to add the whipped cream and garnishing until serving for best results)
Video
@bubbas_daughter Red, white, and blue never tasted so good! ❤️🤍💙 Level up your holiday weekend with these effortless, no-bake cheesecake jars featuring the best summer sidekick, @Eagle Brand 🥳 Recipe: 16 oz cream cheese, soft 1 can 14 oz Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk 1 store bought graham cracker crust 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups blueberries 2 cups strawberries, sliced Whipped topping, optional 1.) Combine 8oz cream cheese, half a can of condensed milk (7oz) 1 cup of blueberries and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth and creamy. Set aside. 2.) Combine 8 oz cream cheese, 7oz condensed milk, 1 cup of strawberries and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth and creamy. Set aside. 3.) In a 3rd bowl, break up graham cracker crust into crumbs. 4.) Layer mason jars with a layer of graham cracker followed by a cheesecake layer, fresh fruit, more graham cracker, the second cheesecake layer and more fruit. 5.) Finish with optional whipped topping, sprinkle of graham cracker and a festive flag if desired! Enjoy these jars fresh or cover and chill for up to 5 days! This recipe yields 6 8oz mason jars. #EagleBrand #NoBake #SummerDesserts #EasyBaking #HostingSeason
♬ original sound – ADRIANA 👩🏻🍳✨
