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Cheesecake in a Jar

Total Time
40 min
19m prep · 21m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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🥬 Vegetarian 🌾 Gluten-Free ☪️ Halal ✡️ Kosher

Cheesecake in a jar is perfect for summer picnics. This is a no-bake version of cheesecake with fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

  • 6 pecans shortbread cookies , such as Keebler Sandies
  • 2 tablespoons butter , melted
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 6 , 1/2 pint
  • 12 ounces sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 , 8 ounce
  • 0.5 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream , whipped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix cookie crumbs, butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl until combined. Divide mixture evenly among jars, about 3 1/2 tablespoons each, and gently press (do not pack) into bottoms.

  2. 2

    Halve 6 strawberries for garnish, and set aside. Chop remaining strawberries.

  3. 3

    Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and lemon juice in bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped cream and chopped berries; 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.

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