Probably the first thing you notice as you glance across the glass cabinets in a bakery or select your dessert in a cafe, from the reflective and shiny display, are these mason jar desserts. Maybe you came out and now you are pecking some for home as well! These are the easiest to carry even, don't you think so? Mason jar desserts are quite a craze these days so we thought why not make them in the house instead? Here are a few gorgeous dessert ideas in a mason jar that we are sure you will love to relish this season! So quickly have a look!
What are Mason jar desserts?
Well, aren't we all aware of Mason jar desserts? They are basically desserts that are prepared inside these small glass jars which can be stored and carried easily without affecting the layers and the texture of the dessert. From Mason jar fruit cakes to red velvet pastries, the options are simply endless. We have always preferred mason jars while baking small desserts because they are so convenient we must admit.
First of all, if you are making a gift hamper for someone and you don't want the cake or the pastries to lose their shape then you have to rely on these jars. This way the layers will remain intact in the cheesecake and you can store them for longer durations as well. No wonder all the bakeries have their mason jar option because of all the convenience stacked up behind it.
For example, if you are making a pudding bit in its miniature form then you would want them to stay intact along with the layers until you consume them but mostly storing the extra in the refrigerator becomes a huge issue if you are not taking care of it well. Mason jars can ease the job for you. We were trying mason jars with whipped cream and chocolate shavings and realized that there is no better way to make a chocolate pudding than a mason jar style. So if you are looking for an easy dessert without much effort, only the basic compilation then you have to go for the mason jar desserts for sure.
An example of making Mason jar dessert at home
It's pretty easy, we must say! Especially when you are giving away holiday hampers, there is no better option than mason jar desserts for the season.
To make a chocolate pudding snack in a mason jar, these are the ingredients you are likely to need-
- Milk
- Instant pudding mix
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate.
The pudding is mixed based on the instructions that are given on the pack of the pudding mix. Then you are expected to set the pudding in the mini mason jar for a while without disturbing the content at all. Now scoop some whipped cream and layer the surface of the pudding. Shave some chocolate for the topping and your mason jar dessert is ready.
This way you can make not one but many kinds of desserts in the mason jar and in case you cannot finish the content of the jar at once, there is always a way to store away the extra, simply cap it and place it inside the refrigerator until next time.
How to make a cake in a mason jar_ At a glimpse
Now let's find oil on how to make the mason jar cake this time. Since it is easy, we are just going to share a few tips with you. Rest we are confident that you will be able to handle it on your own. So let's have a look, shall we? First, you need to make and bake the cake which is the preliminary style before the crumbs and the layers are adjusted in the mason jar.
The ideal frosting for the cake is also prepared. Next, you have to slice up the crumble so that it easily fits into the mason jar. A circular cookie cutter is the best tool that you can put to use when you need the perfect circular shape for the crust to fit inside the jar.
Once you have laid the first layer of the cake, take a spoon and place the frosting on the crumb, once done, you can move to another layer of crumb and then frosting again. You keep alternating between the two until you reach the top. Clean the mouth if you think that anything Is splattering out and then top with your favorite icing and cake toppers, sprinklers, and so on.
For the extra crumb and sides that will be left behind, you can use them to make another jar. You don't have to be precise with the circular shape of the crumb this time, just use up the extras.
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