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    24 Easy Mason Jar Dessert Recipes (Make-Ahead)

    Published: Jun 1, 2026 by Rachel Escolafogg

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    Mason jar desserts are a fun and portable way to enjoy your favorite treats. They come in layered perfection, with cakes, fruits, puddings, and creams all stacked neatly in a glass jar. These individual portions are ideal for portion control or creating treats for a crowd. Plus, the clear jar lets you see all the delicious layers, making them a delightful surprise to unseal. Choose from yummy treats with berries or more decadent chocolate desserts with caramel sauce. No matter which dessert you make it will be a treat everyone loves!

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    Red, White, And Blue Mini Trifles

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Celebrate in style with these red, white, and blue mini trifles! Sweet layers of strawberries, blueberries, and creamy pudding come together in these festive, handheld desserts—perfect for 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any summer party.

    Get the recipe: Red, White, and Blue Mini Trifles

    Cookie Mix In A Jar - Holiday Gift

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Follow easy step-by-step instructions to make this fun edible holiday cookie mix in a jar recipe. These cranberry oatmeal cookies are not only delicious but easy to make and a fabulous gift idea!

    Get the recipe: Cookie Mix In A Jar- Holiday Gift

    Sweet and Salty Sand Pudding Cups

    Photo Credit: One Simple Party

    These pudding cups are perfect individual desserts for a small gathering during summer. And they are delicious too: imagine vanilla pudding with Oreo cookies and salty pretzels' crumbles, all under the whipped cream!

    Get the recipe: Sweet and Salty Sand Pudding Cups.

    Mini No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Recipe

    Photo Credit: Eating On A Dime

    What can be better than a classic warm chocolate chip cookie? Its very own mess-free version that requires no baking! Add a cheesecake pillow to it, and you're in dessert heaven.

    Get the recipe: Mini No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Recipe.

    Red White and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake

    Photo Credit: Sparkles To Sprinkles

    These Red, White, and Blue no-bake cheesecake desserts in a jar are layered with strawberries, blueberries, and a creamy vanilla no-bake cheesecake, topped with whipped cream, more berries, and graham cracker crumbs!

    Get the recipe: Red White and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake

    Ginger Rhubarb Crisp

    Photo Credit: The View From Great Island

    These Ginger Rhubarb Crisp desserts are super easy to make and taste amazing. Rhubarb is tart but delicious and combines perfectly with the ginger flavors.

    Get the recipe: Ginger Rhubarb Crisp

    Mini Mascarpone Key Lime Curd Cheesecakes in Jars

    Photo Credit: Boulder Locavore

    If you're not a big fan of overpowering sweetness in desserts, try these mini cups. The recipe brings together the silky texture and light taste of classic cheesecake and tangy, refreshing key lime.

    Get the recipe: Mini Mascarpone Key Lime Curd Cheesecakes in Jars.

    Mini Mascarpone Cheesecakes with Strawberry Balsamic Topping

    Photo Credit: Boulder Locavore

    These delicious mini dessert cups combine the creamiest cheesecake and an interesting sweet and smoky topping, made of fresh strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and mint.

    Get the recipe: Mini Mascarpone Cheesecakes with Strawberry Balsamic Topping.

    Easy Individual Tiramisu Cups

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    These individual tiramisu cups are made with coffee soaked lady fingers and layers of cream. These are perfect for entertaining and easy to serve.

    Get the recipe: Easy Individual Tiramisu Cups

    Black Forest Jar Cakes

    Photo Credit: The Benson Street

    These Black Forest Jar Cakes are an easy, but pretty dessert. They are packed full of delicious flavors are are perfect for any occasion.

    Get the recipe: Black Forest Jar Cakes

    Berry Cups with Lemon Cake and Honey Lemon Yogurt Mascarpone Cream

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    These Berry Cups with Lemon Cake and Honey Lemon Yogurt Mascarpone Cream combines the refreshing zing of berries and lemon cake with the decadent creaminess of honey lemon yogurt mascarpone cream.

    Get the recipe: Berry Cups with Lemon Cake and Honey Lemon Yogurt Mascarpone Cream

    Banana Pudding in a Jar Recipe

    Photo Credit: Saving Dollars And Sense

    This banana pudding in a jar is easy to make and perfect for summer parties. You can make this with Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream.

    Get the recipe: Banana Pudding in a Jar Recipe

    Peach Cobbler In A Jar

    Photo Credit: Organically Addison

    These Peach Cobbler In A Jar desserts are simple yet delicious. A layer of sweet juicy peaches is topped with a homemade Paleo cobbler topping and then baked to golden perfection.

    Get the recipe: Peach Cobbler In A Jar

    No Bake Mango Lime Pie Dessert

    Photo Credit: Adore Foods

    These No Bake Mango Lime Pie Desserts are super simple to make. Combining citrus and sweet flavors it is the perfect refreshing treat.

    Get the recipe: No Bake Mango Lime Pie Dessert

    Lemon Raspberry Mason Jar Trifle

    Photo Credit: Maria's Mixing Bowl

    This dessert has layers of lemon pudding, cake cubes, raspberries and is topped with whipped cream for a light summer treat. Perfect for picnics or BBQ's this dessert is one everyone will love.

    Get the recipe: Lemon Raspberry Mason Jar Trifle

    Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    These delicious Strawberry Shortcake in a jar are a super simple desserts to make and packed full of flavor. Shortcakes and layers of strawberries make for a divine combination.

    Get the recipe: Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar

    No Bake Cherry Delight In Jars

    Photo Credit: A Southern Soul

    These no-bake cherry delights in jars dessert is super simple. It’s sweet, creamy, and great to serve at any summer gathering, party or during the holidays.

    Get the recipe: No Bake Cherry Delight In Jars

    No Bake Coconut Cream Pie In Jars

    Photo Credit: A Southern Soul

    These no-bake coconut cream pies in jars are super simple to make and taste amazing. Loaded with tropical flavors, and topped with cream and toasted coconut it is delicious with every spoonful.

    Get the recipe: No Bake Coconut Cream Pie In Jars

    Strawberry and Cream Dessert with Meringue

    Photo Credit: Where Is My Spoon

     These strawberries and cream cups with meringue are heaven in a cup! Super simple to assemble and the perfect dessert for spring and summer.

    Get the recipe: Strawberry and Cream Dessert with Meringue

    Caramel Mousse

    Photo Credit: JCO Cooking Odyssey

    This Caramel Mousse is made with just 2 ingredients! In this easy mousse recipe, you need just caramel and heavy cream. Yum!

    Get the recipe: Caramel Mousse

    Pear Pie In A Jar

    Photo Credit: Sugar Hero

    This Pear Pie In a Jar is a fun twist on a traditional pie. These cute mini pear pies in glass jars are super easy to make and packed full of sweet flavors!

    Get the recipe: Pear Pie In A Jar

    Jelly Jar Chocolate Turtle Brownies

    Photo Credit: Boulder Locavore

    This decadent dessert is baked in the oven and topped with caramel and pecans. Serving this dessert in a jelly jar makes for a perfect presentation.

    Get the recipe: Jelly Jar Chocolate Turtle Brownies

    Berry Shortcake In A Jar

    Photo Credit: Sugar Hero

    This Berry Shortcake In A Jar recipe is a simple but tasty recipe. Mixed berries are layered with whipped cream and buttery shortcakes in jars to create the perfect summer dessert.

    Get the recipe: Berry Shortcake In A Jar

    No Bake Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

    Photo Credit: Pumpkin Spice

    This No Bake Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake features a creamy apple spice mixture that’s layered on top of crushed graham crackers and topped with tender, cinnamon and brown sugar apples.

    Get the recipe: No Bake Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

    Summer Berry Pound Cake Trifle

    Photo Credit: Pumpkin Spice

    This Summer Berry Pound Cake Trifle is filled with creamy, whipped vanilla pudding, buttery pound cake chunks, and fresh blueberries and raspberries. 

    Get the recipe: Summer Berry Pound Cake Trifle

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