11 Amazing Desserts in a Jar

The beauty of these 11 amazing desserts in a jar, particularly if you're heading out camping or to a picnic or potluck, is that they can be made in advance, tucked in a cooler, and enjoyed at your leisure. You can also make as many as you need and there's also no need to pack along extra plates or serving utensils.

Recipe and photo credit: xoxo Bella

Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar

You don’t need many different ingredients for this mini dessert, and it’s a nice easy recipe to showcase fresh strawberries. Served in a mini mason jar or Weck jar, this individually sized dessert is perfect to pack in a picnic.

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Four s'more jars with pudding, marshmallow fluff, and graham cracker topping.

S'mores in a Jar

For when you're craving s'mores, but don't have a campfire.

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Recipe and photo credit: In the Kitch

Iced Lemon Mousse

Fresh lemons are always available, making this iced lemon mousse an excellent go-to dessert for any time of the year!

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Three jars of individual pomegranate cheesecake.

Pomegranate Cheesecake Jars

Whip up a batch of these easy pomegranate-infused mini cheesecakes and let the accolades roll in.

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Recipe and photo credit: Living Chirpy

Chocolate Pudding

With only four ingredients and only 20 minutes from start to finish, this chocolate pudding is a great go-to dessert for the whole family.

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A layered lemon curd dessert cup in a small jar with a marshmallow on top.

Lemon Curd Dessert Cups

These easy layered lemon dessert cups are a perfect springtime or Easter Mason jar dessert idea. They're made with just 4 ingredients and can be partially prepared in advance, making them ideal for camping.

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Recipe and photo credit: Little Black Skillet

Mini Homemade Banana Pudding Dessert Cups

These homemade banana pudding cups are the perfect make-ahead dessert with layers of homemade vanilla pudding, bananas, and whipped cream.

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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake

These no-bake mini pumpkin cheesecakes are perfect for packing along on your camping trip or picnic as they can be made up to 4 days in advance. They'll never last that long though as everyone will be fighting over these easy treats that are made with crunchy Biscoff cookie crust and creamy spiced whipped topping.

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Recipe and photo credit: Creators of Coffee

Easy Pistachio Tiramisu Cups

These pretty pistachio tiramisu cups are easy make ahead desserts everyone will love. With layers of pistachio cream, sponge cake and pistachios, this individual tiramisu recipe is a quick to prepare and a delicious pistachio dessert recipe for you to try.

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