Mason jar desserts are all the rage nowadays, and for good reason.
Fun and colorful layers of sweetness displayed in rustic glass jars – they’re a feast for both the eyes and the lips!
Mason Jar Dessert Recipes
These easy desserts are stunning, decadent, and impossible to resist. Plus, since they come in small sizes, it’s easier to limit yourself to just one serving.
I use 8-ounce jars for the creamy, light recipes and 4-ounce jars for the richer desserts.
But you can use whatever you like! Just be sure to get wide-mouth mason jars for easy eating.
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From mousses to cakes to pies, here are 24 mason jar desserts that will make any party even more memorable.
1. Mason Jar Blueberry Pie
All the goodness of a sweet and refreshing blueberry pie in one mason jar! It doesn’t get any more adorable than this.
Apart from the presentation, another great thing about this dessert is that it’s portable. Go ahead, eat it while standing or walking, and take it wherever you want!
2. S’mores in a Jar
With these s’mores in a jar, you get to enjoy the camping favorite without heading outdoors!
Done in just 10 minutes, these s’mores are perfectly sweet, chocolatey, and ooey-gooey.
Plus, the jar makes for the prettiest presentation. These s’mores jars will be a sure hit at kiddie parties.
3. Key Lime Pie in a Jar
Sweet, tart, and refreshing key lime pie is already a pretty perfect dessert. But what will make it even more irresistible is if you put it in a jar.
Buttery graham cracker crust, zesty and custardy key lime filling, and a whipped cream topping, all displayed in a mason jar. How can anyone say no to this delightful dessert?
Serve chilled, one spoonful is enough to cool you down on a hot summer day.
4. Blackberry Crisp in a Jar
A gorgeous, delicious dessert that’s healthy, to boot. Blackberry crisp in a jar is a Weight Watcher’s dream.
Thanks to vegan butter, this dessert is 100% vegan. But don’t let that fool you, because it is insanely delicious.
The blackberries have the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The cinnamon oat crumble adds a wonderful crunch, too.
Together, they make a crisp and fruity dessert that even non-dieters will fall in love with.
5. Mason Jar Cheesecake
Cheesecake in a mason jar? I’ll have three, please.
As much as I adore cheesecake, it’s not the quickest treat around. Even no-bake cheesecakes need hours to set.
That’s why I love this mason jar cheesecake.
Jazz it up with caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, blueberry sauce, whipped cream, fresh fruit, crushed candy – take your pick!
6. Cupcakes in a Jar
Cupcakes are already so cute as it is, but put them in a jar, and they get even more charming!
If you’re looking for a colorful dessert to serve at your kid’s birthday party, this is it. I love them so much, they make me want to be 8 again!
Layers of blue, purple, yellow, and pink cupcakes with frosting and sprinkles on top. It’s cuteness overload!
7. Rainbow Cake in a Jar
All the colors of a rainbow neatly piled up in a rustic jar. This rainbow cake is every child’s dream!
If you think it requires expert baking levels, think again! With just some cake mix, vanilla frosting, and a bunch of food colorings, you’ll be able to make it yourself!
You can stick to the rainbow look, but feel free to use other color combinations, too.
You can even enlist the help of kids to make this colorful dessert. A fun activity that makes a delectable dessert? Count me in!
8. Chocolate Chia Pudding
This tasty chocolate chia pudding is so rich, thick, and chocolatey, you won’t even notice it’s good for you!
And it’s such a breeze to make, to boot. All you need is to mix all the ingredients together and refrigerate.
Honestly, the hardest part about this recipe is waiting for the pudding to chill.
9. Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar
This dessert is light and refreshing. The combination of cream cheese, strawberries, lemon zest, and whipped cream is absolutely outstanding.
The Nilla wafers soften into a cake-like consistency and absorb the flavors of the whipped filling.
To top it off, you’ll have fresh strawberries that taste and smell amazing. This dessert is truly a must at every summer party.
10. Ice Cream in a Jar
This ice cream is ridiculously rich and thick and only calls for three ingredients! And it is served in a mason jar, too, for the ultimate summer treat!
Get friends and family to help you out with this because you’re gonna need a lot of muscle!
Shaking the ingredients inside the mason jar gives this ice cream its rich and luscious consistency.
11. Pumpkin Pie in a Jar
This pumpkin pie in a jar is the perfect Halloween dessert for a party!
It may not look spooky at all, but it’s definitely celebration-worthy. Just look at those lovely layers of orange and white!
It’s no-bake, too, so it couldn’t be easier to make. And the flavors? 100% spot on.
12. Peanut Butter Pie Jars
This chocolate peanut butter pie is made with layers of graham cracker crust, peanut butter cream, chocolate ganache, and whipped cream.
The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is truly like no other. Sweet, salty, chocolaty, and downright delicious.
What I love about it is that you don’t need an oven at all to make it! Just assemble all the layers in jars, and you’re all set.
13. Mousse in a Jar
This is not just any ordinary mousse! This dessert is made with a smooth and luscious chocolate mousse topped with dulce de leche.
It’s both sinful and heavenly.
At the bottom is a soft and fluffy chocolate cake. Then, the cake is soaked in a sweet dulce de leche syrup.
As if that couldn’t get any better, the cake is covered with a velvety chocolate mousse. My God, I’m drooling already.
14. Banana Pudding
Pudding, Nilla wafers, fresh bananas, repeat.
Sweet, creamy, and loaded with banana goodness – this banana pudding will whisk you away to the tropics.
The wafers, banana, and pudding also make a dynamic texture combination. It’s soft, tender, and crunchy – all in one magnificent bite.
15. Brownies in a Jar
If you think brownies couldn’t get any better, think again. Say hello to brownies in a jar.
This sinful treat is fudgy, ooey-gooey, and oh-so chocolatey. Every bite is chocolate paradise.
It’s easy, convenient, and prevents you from devouring 10 brownies in one sitting. (Not that I’ll judge.)
16. French Toast in a Jar
I’ll bet you didn’t think you can make French toast in a microwave!
This French toast is absolutely divine. How can it not? It combines crisp and tender bread, peanut butter, and chocolate!
Plus, it is insanely easy to make. All you need are 6 basic ingredients and a microwave. This is without a doubt the easiest way to make French toast.
17. Boston Cream Pie in a Jar
Vanilla cake, pudding, and chocolate frosting in one satisfying jar: that’s what this Boston cream pie is all about.
No need to slave away in the kitchen! Just ready the pre-made ingredients and layer them in a jar. It’s perfect when hosting an impromptu party!
Don’t worry, just because it’s easy doesn’t mean it’s disappointing. This dessert is guaranteed to impress.
18. Red Velvet Cupcakes in a Jar
Moist and tender red velvet cake with a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. All inside one epic jar.
Don’t these cupcakes in a jar look amazing? This is one of those desserts that you’ll have to take 20 pictures of first before you dig in.
Those red and white stripes are absolutely captivating.
And it tastes just as wonderful as it looks, too! The cake is ridiculously moist, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy.
19. Chocolate Spoon Fudge in a Jar
Fudgy and ooey-gooey chocolate fudge in a jar. This is the perfect present to show people your love.
Wonderfully sweet and chocolatey, anyone would appreciate being given this as a gift. And don’t worry, it’s super easy to make.
You can whip up a whole batch in no time! The only challenge is stopping yourself from eating all of it.
20. Salted Caramel Brownie Parfaits
Brownies and salted caramel are the stars of this mind-blowing parfait in a jar!
They’re rich, decadent, and oh-so chocolatey. You’ll have a hard time limiting yourself to just one serving!
The recipe comes together so quickly, too. There’s no need to make brownies from scratch.
Just load a brownie mix with chocolate chips to give your dessert a homemade feel.
21. Berry Trifle With Angel Food Cake
Layer upon layer of angel food cake, strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream? This dessert is the perfect summer party treat.
The colors alone are enough to get anybody excited. The mason jar also adds a rustic touch. But the best part about it is the flavor.
It’s sweet, but not too sweet. The acidity from the berries balances out the sweetness of the cake wonderfully!
22. Caramel Brownie Pudding in a Jar
Brownies are already pretty fantastic on their own, but add some caramel and put them in a jar, and you get an even more spectacular treat.
There are so many things going on in this mason jar, and I love it!
The combination of brownie, caramel, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream is purely epic.
23. Lemon Blueberry Angel Food Cake
Just looking at these dainty jars is already making my mouth water. I can’t help but fall in love.
Can you blame me? The cake layer is incredibly moist and tender. It’s so good, no one will know it came from a box!
Topping the cake is a layer of pudding, fresh blueberries, lemon cream pie filling, and whipped cream. This lemon blueberry angel food cake truly is heaven on earth.
24. Mason Jar Lemon Pie
This sweet and zesty lemon pie is the most refreshing dessert in a jar.
Everything about this lemon pie in a jar is perfection. First of all, the cookie crumbs make for a lovely buttery crust.
Next is a layer of ultra-creamy lemon curd. It has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Finishing it off is a spoonful of your favorite jam! I personally love blueberry with lemon, so that’s what I went with. Feel free to use your favorite.
24 Easy Mason Jar Dessert Recipes
Looking for easy mason jar desserts? From mousses to cakes to pies, these treats are almost too cute to eat!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a cute, individual dessert in 30 minutes or less!
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Make these desserts in a jar. But it doesn’t tell u what size for each recipe. What’s a cook to do?
Hi Sandra! I recommend 4-8oz wide mouth mason jars with sealable lids (if you want to make them ahead). I typically use 8oz jars for lighter, mousse recipes and 4oz jars when it’s very rich and you only need a little. Hope that helps!