Cheesecake in a Jar

Ingredients

• 6 pecans shortbread cookies , such as Keebler Sandies
• 2 tablespoons butter , melted
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 6 cannings jars with lids , 1/2 pint
• 12 ounces sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 package cream cheese , 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.