Mason jars are jars made from thick glass that can withstand extreme pressure and heat.

They’re commonly used for storing pantry items, canning, picking, and so on.

They’re also a fun and creative way to serve individual portion desserts at weddings. It’s easy to make mason jar desserts in advance, use them as table decors, make them a focal point of your dessert table or dessert station, and so on.

That’s why in this post, I’m sharing a roundup of mason jar desserts that you can serve and beautifully display at your wedding.

13 Mason Jar Desserts For Weddings

Panna Cotta

This smooth and creamy Italian dessert made with sweetened cream and gelatines will surely be a big hit on your big day! It’s an elegant, delicate, and delicious dessert that can easily be prepared in advance, which will allow you a stress-free serving, especially if you plan on making them yourself!

Ingredients that are needed for it are heavy cream, sugar, gelatin, and vanilla extract. You can even make different variations of it. For example, a vanilla panna cotta with blueberry lemon sauce, or a panna cotta in with raspberry jelly and mascarpone whipped cream.

Cheesecake Parfaits

This mason jar recipe is a twist on a well-known and delicious dessert. Making cheesecake in a mason jar is the easiest way to make it a single-serving, and add a delicious treat to your dessert table (check out some dessert table ideas on a budget).

They’re made with layers of creamy cheesecake filling and graham cracker crumbs in a jar. What’s great about them is that they can be customized with so many different flavors and toppings - so you can match your wedding theme and your wedding colors. Or, you can provide a variety of options for your guests to choose their fave.

The basic ingredients are cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and graham cracker crumbs. Then you can add fruit or ingredients of your choosing. You can go with a classic strawberry cheesecake parfait which uses fresh strawberries, or maybe a snickers cheesecake parfait.

Lemon Meringue Pie

This delicious dessert is a tangy lemon curd topped with fluffy meringue in a mini pie form. They provide a citrusy and sweet taste, plus, their vibrant yellow color can be a great addition to your dessert table. The ingredients are simple: lemon curd, meringue, and pie crust. Simply fill mini pie crusts with lemon curd, pipe meringue on top, and lightly brown the meringue with a kitchen torch or under a broiler.

Chocolate Mousse

Nothing sounds better than a rich, velvety chocolate mousse served in a mason jar. When you’ve been dancing away, you’d definitely want to get more energy from a sweet treat like that. Chocolate is always a crowd-pleaser, and these elegant desserts can be beautifully decorated to fit your wedding theme (this is also a great dessert for your bridal shower).

The ingredients needed for it are dark chocolate, eggs, sugar, and whipped cream. You can also add your own toppings, or make adjustments. 

Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a classic and sophisticated dessert that can be portioned into individual servings, making it convenient for guests. Not to mention, it’s very delicious. Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese filling are definitely going to be a guest favorite. This cake in a jar also looks amazing, so it will definitely fit your wedding theme well.

Key Lime Pie

Key lime pies are vibrant, zesty, and provide a taste of the tropics. When made in mason jars, their individual portions are convenient for guests to enjoy during quick dancing breaks. Ingredients are key lime juice, condensed milk, graham cracker crust, and whipped cream.

Fruit Parfaits

Fruit parfaits are light, refreshing, and customizable. They can be made in advance and are perfect for outdoor or summer weddings. Plus, as they are so customizable, so you can provide multiple flavors and types.

Red Velvet Trifle

Red velvet cake is not only delicious, but the vibrant red color makes it even more special. So, turning it into a mason jar dessert is a great idea if red fits your wedding colors! You’ll need red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, and chocolate shavings.

Salted Caramel Apple Crisp

This dessert combines the flavors of sweet and tart apples with a buttery crumble and a hint of salted caramel, which creates a comforting and delicious treat you’re guests will definitely enjoy. It’s basically warm spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble and drizzled with salted caramel.

Banoffee Pie

Banana and toffee go so well together, so this mason jar dessert will wow all banana lovers! It’s really easy to make in a mason jar, and it looks so good when you decorate it and put it in nice jars!

S’mores Parfaits

Chocolate ganache, graham cracker crumbs, and toasted marshmallows - what’s not to love? This mason jar version of the popular camping dessert will be a hit for sure, as everyone loves it and it’s super delicious. When you make those small changes (chocolate ganache instead of chocolate and graham cracker crumbs instead of regular graham crackers), it’s very easy to make it in a mason jar form for everyone to enjoy.

Mini Berry Trifles

Trifles are visually appealing with their colorful layers and can be customized to match the wedding theme. Mini berry trifles call for layers of fresh berries, sponge cake, and creamy custard or whipped cream. They’ll be a great mason jar addition to your dessert table. If you’re looking for dessert bar ideas, I got you.

Matcha Green Tea Tiramisu

This is a twist on regular tiramisu, and it features layers of matcha-flavored sponge cake, creamy mascarpone cheese, and dusted matcha powder. If you’re a fan of matcha, or you have a green-themed wedding, this is the perfect mason jar dessert for you.