If you’re looking for an easy and quick Valentine’s Day dessert, this individual cheesecake in a jar is the perfect recipe. A cheesecake without gelatin, creamy and simple to prepare, enriched with raspberry jam and romantic sugar hearts.
A delicious spoon dessert, ideal to serve with sweet puff pastry hearts or heart-shaped cookies, to make a Valentine’s evening even sweeter and more special.
It prepares quickly, even in advance, and is perfect when you want to organize something special without stress. The wow effect is guaranteed and will surprise your loved one with an elegant, creamy, and irresistible dessert.
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💖
See you in the next recipe… and in the meantime, set the table!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Valentine's Day
Ingredients
- 5.3 oz Biscoff Lotus cookies (or digestive)
- 7.1 oz cream cheese
- 5 tbsp butter (melted)
- 0.42 cup fresh whipping cream
- 2.1 oz powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4.2 oz raspberry jam
- a few raspberries (for decoration)
- as needed sugar hearts
Tools: individual cheesecake
- 4 Jars
- Mixer
Steps: individual cheesecake
Using a mixer, finely grind the cookies and mix them with the melted butter.
In a bowl, work the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla until you get a smooth cream. Separately, whip the cream (see here 👉 how to make perfect whipped cream) and gently fold it into the mixture.
Now, the most beautiful part: composing your Valentine’s cheesecakes.
Spread the cookie mixture at the bottom of the jars and compact it well with the back of a teaspoon (leave some aside for the final decoration). Then pour the cream over the base, leveling it carefully on the surface. Add a layer of raspberry jam and level again to achieve a neat and defined look.
Finally, decorate with crushed cookies, colorful sugar hearts, and a few fresh raspberries for a romantic and scenic touch.
Here are your Valentine’s Day individual cheesecakes: simple to prepare, romantic to present, and irresistible at the first taste. A creamy and delicate spoon dessert, perfect to conclude a special dinner with the one you love.
The convenience of the jar makes them ideal to prepare in advance, allowing you to enjoy the evening worry-free. With just a few ingredients and a thematic decoration, you’ll bring a show-stopping dessert to the table that will captivate at first glance.
Storage and Tips
Storage: Valentine’s Day individual cheesecakes can be stored in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap or closed in their jar with a lid, for up to 2 days.
Since it’s a cheesecake without gelatin, it’s important to keep them well chilled until serving time. Take them out of the fridge about 10-15 minutes before serving to make the cream even softer and more pleasant to the spoon.
Tips: You can use any type of cookies; I preferred spiced ones, but classic digestive cookies will work just fine.
FAQ
What can I use instead of raspberry jam?
You can replace it with strawberry, mixed berries, black cherry jam, or even a chocolate ganache.
Can I prepare the cheesecake in advance?
Yes, you can prepare it a day in advance and keep it in the refrigerator until serving.
Can I use a glass instead of a jar?
Yes, you can prepare the individual cheesecake in a simple glass as well. The important thing is to choose a transparent container so the layers of cookie, cream, and jam are visible (see the photo below for the effect).
