No-Bake Honey-Roasted Nectarine Cheesecake Jars

Honey-roasting turns late-summer nectarines glossy and caramel-sweet before they crown these no-bake cheesecake jars. A buttery graham base and fluffy cream-cheese filling keep the dessert cool, make-ahead, and picnic-ready.

Serves 4 · 25 min prep · 8 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 420 cal
• 6g protein
• 42g carbs
• 27g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 4 ripe nectarines
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 cup crushed graham crackers
• 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• for garnish fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. 1Pit and slice the nectarines into wedges. Toss them with honey in a bowl and let stand 10 minutes so juices begin to release.
2. 2Heat a dry skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Arrange the nectarine wedges in a single layer and cook until lightly charred and caramelized on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to cool completely.
3. 3Stir the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter and salt until the crumbs look like wet sand. Divide the mixture among four 8-ounce jars and press firmly into an even base layer.
4. 4In a mixing bowl beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until completely smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
5. 5In a separate cold bowl whip the heavy cream to medium-stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream-cheese mixture in two additions until light and no streaks remain.
6. 6Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crusts, filling each jar two-thirds full. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
7. 7Chop half the cooled roasted nectarines and fold any remaining honey juices into them. Spoon the fruit over the cheesecake layer, then top with the remaining whole wedges.
8. 8Cover the jars and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight so the filling sets and the flavors meld.
9. 9Just before serving, garnish with a fresh mint leaf. The jars travel well for picnics or back-to-school dessert packs.