The 6 Mason Jar Desserts that Leave Bowls Behind

These make-ahead Mason jar desserts are perfect for a sweet treat on the go or thoughtful gifts. Mix and match your favorite flavors in simple steps.

Toffee Blondies in a Jar

These tasty toffee blondies make great Mason jar desserts for any time of the year. Simply layer the dry ingredients and your friends or neighbors can add in the wet ingredients and bake these themselves.

Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits

These adorable parfaits are perfect little picnic desserts in a jar. Layer the shortcake in a Mason jar with additional layers of fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream and top it all with a single strawberry for a picture-perfect parfait.

Dark Chocolate Pudding

Everybody loves individual desserts in a jar! This classic Mason jar dessert recipe uses Dutch cocoa powder for a rich, intense chocolaty pudding that's easy to love.

Strawberry-Poppy Seed Cheesecake Jars

Tiny poppy seeds make these pink desserts in a jar each looks like a strawberry in a jar. Garnish each 4-ounce Mason jar with fresh mint leaves to resemble the leaves on a strawberry and make these mini desserts really pop.

Mason Jar Lid Pie

Making blueberry pie has never been easier—or cuter! Purchased pie dough makes the assembly a snap. Use the lids from Mason jars to make these delicious mini desserts.

Affogato Trifles

For an Italian twist on classic trifles, try this delicious dessert jar idea that layers crushed biscotti, vanilla ice cream, and shots of espresso. Serve in individual jars to take these Mason jar treats on the go.