Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Jars

Recipes
Photo of three jars of chocolate peanut butter cheesecake desserts, alongside a spoon and a jar of Crazy Richard's 100% Peanuts Creamy Peanut butter. One of the jars has a gift tag attached to the jar with a ribbon. The tag says "Happy Father's Day!"

 (High Protein, No Bake)

Photo of three jars of chocolate peanut butter cheesecake desserts, alongside a spoon and a jar of Crazy Richard's 100% Peanuts Creamy Peanut butter. One of the jars has a gift tag attached to the jar with a ribbon. The tag says "Happy Father's Day!"

Say hello to your new favorite no-bake treat: Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Jars! These little jars of joy are creamy, dreamy, and secretly packed with protein—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and your gains. Whether you’re whipping them up for a Father’s Day surprise, a picnic treat, or just a Tuesday night indulgence, these mini cheesecakes are as fun to make as they are to eat.

With layers of chocolatey crunch, peanut buttery cheesecake bliss, and a silky dark chocolate topping, each spoonful is a celebration. Bonus points for the fact that they’re no-bake, customizable, and totally giftable.

Ready to dig in? Let’s jar up some happiness!

Makes 4–6 mini jars (depending on jar size)

Ingredients 

Cheesecake Filling 

  • 1 cup Crazy Richard’s creamy peanut butter 
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened) 
  • 3-4 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste) 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 1 pinch salt 
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional–for an extra protein boost) 

Crust Layer 

  • 3/4 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs or crushed chocolate cookies 
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil or butter (melted) 

Chocolate Topping 

  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips 
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil 

Optional Toppings 

  • Chopped peanuts 
  • Mini chocolate chips 
  • Sea salt flakes 
  • Mini peanut butter cups 

Instructions 

  1. Make the crust 
    In a bowl, mix cookie crumbs and melted oil or butter until evenly combined. 
    Press 1–2 tablespoons into the bottom of each jar to form the crust layer. 
  1. Make the filling 
    In a mixing bowl, blend together the peanut butter, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy. If using protein powder, mix it in here. 
    Taste and adjust sweetness as needed. 
  1. Assemble the jars 
    Spoon or pipe the filling on top of the crust. 
    Leave room at the top for the chocolate layer. 
    Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon. 
  1. Add the chocolate topping: 
    Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl (30-second increments, stirring in between) until smooth. 
    Spoon a thin layer on top of each cheesecake jar. 
  1. Chill and serve 
    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let them set. 
    Garnish with optional toppings before serving. 
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