6 Mason Jar Desserts that Leave Bowls Behind
Mix and match your favorite flavors in easy steps.
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.
Toffee Blondies in a Jar
These tasty toffee blondies make great Mason jar desserts for any time of the year. Simply layer the dry ingredients and your friends or neighbors can add in the wet ingredients and bake these themselves.
Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits
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.
Dark Chocolate Pudding
Everybody loves individual desserts in a jar! This classic Mason jar dessert recipe uses Dutch cocoa powder for a rich, intense chocolaty pudding that's easy to love.
Strawberry-Poppy Seed Cheesecake Jars
Tiny poppy seeds make these pink desserts in a jar each looks 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.
Mason Jar Lid Pie
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.
Affogato Trifles
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you prep Mason jars for these desserts?
Basically, you’d need to clean and sterilize your jars as you would with any canning method. Even if you’re repurposing for on-the-go sweets or dry-ingredient mix gifts, like cookie-in-a-jar desserts, it’s essential to do so to avoid germs or cross-contamination.
Can I put Mason jars in the oven?
It’s not recommended to bake in Mason jars, as the dry heat from the oven may lead to shattering or cracks. Instead, if you’d like to bake individual desserts, go for mini cocottes, oven-friendly ramekins, or cakelet pans.
Are Mason jars freeze-friendly?
Yes! Mason jars are freeze and microwave-friendly, making them ideal for meals-in-a-jar and even microwaved recipes, like Mason jar omelets. Just make sure you’re using freezer-friendly recipes (like crumbly cake or cheesecake bites), so the desserts don’t lose their texture or flavor when defrosting.
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