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Summer Desserts in a Jar

Summer Desserts in a Jar

As we all know, the Summer can get steamy around the Midwest. So why turn on your oven? Here are a few amazing no bake desserts in jars for you, so that you can enjoy the sun and summer without adding to the scorching heat in your house! Not to mention, if you are like most of us, there are no shortages of little mason jars laying around the house. So, let’s put those jars to use for a delicious Summer time dessert!  

Banana Cream Pie in a Jar

Ingredients:

  • - 2 cups Lucky Leaf vanilla pudding – SGC# 144444
  • - 3 cup finely crushed Nilla Wafers, plus whole ones for garnish – SGC# 378486
  • - 3 sliced bananas – SGC# 192575
  • - Hiland Whipped cream for topping – SGC# 194020

Tools:

  • - 1.5 qt stainless steel mixing bowl – SGC# 379759
  • - 18” pastry bag – SGC# 983118
  • - ½ pint mason jars – SGC# 081612

Directions:

  1. Among 4 mason jars, layer crushed Nilla Wafers, Lucky Leaf vanilla pudding from pastry bag, and sliced bananas, alternating until reaching the top of the jar.
  2. Top with Hiland whipped cream & whole Nilla Wafers and serve.

Mud Pie in a Jar

Ingredients:

  • - 12 oz crushed Oreos – SGC# 146480
  • - 1 pint Blue Bunny French vanilla ice cream – SGC# 197269
  • - 1 pint Blue Bunny coffee ice cream – SGC# 197319
  • - ¼ cup hot fudge topping – SGC# 140434
  • - ¼ cup caramel topping – SGC# 139774

Tools:

  • - 1 oz Disher – SGC# 619494
  • - ½ pint mason jars – SGC# 081612

Directions:

  1. Among 4 mason jars, layer crushed Oreos, vanilla ice cream, crushed Oreos, coffee ice cream, hot fudge and caramel topping.
  2. Garnish with crushed Oreos and serve.

Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar

Ingredients:

  • - 1 cup Hiland heavy cream – SGC# 195486
  • - 1 Tbsp sugar – SGC# 051755
  • - ½ tsp Priemier vanilla extract – SGC# 169243
  • - 3 cups chopped Sara Lee angel food cake – SGC# 397518
  • - 2 cups sliced strawberries – SGC# 193128

Tools:

  • - Mixer with paddle attachment – SGC# 990260
  • - 18” pastry bag – SGC# 983118
  • - ½ pint mason jars – SGC# 081612

Directions:

  1. In mixer, beat cream & sugar until stiff peaks form (about 5 minutes).  Stir in vanilla until combined.  Transfer mixture to pastry bag.
  2. Among 4 glass jars, layer angel food cake, whipped cream mixture, and strawberries.