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Cheesecake in a Jar Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
6 pecan shortbread cookies (such as KeeblerŪ Sandies), finely crushed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup of white sugar
6 (1/2 pint) canning jars with lids
12 ounces sliced fresh strawberries
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
Directions:
Directions:
Stir together cookie crumbs, butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl until blended. Divide mixture evenly among jars (about 3 1/2 tablespoons each) and gently press (do not pack) into bottoms.
Halve 6 strawberries for garnish, and set aside. Chop remaining strawberries.
Beat together cream cheese, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup sugar in bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped cream and chopped berries, and divide evenly among jars (about 1/2 cup each). Top each with a 2 berry halves and cover with lids. Chill at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
55 minutes

 

 

 

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