These pretty little desserts in a jar are easy to make and travel well too. Have them for family gatherings when you want to be a little different, take them to parties or reunions, or give them as holiday gifts.
graham cracker crust layer:
1 heaping cu. graham cracker crumbs
3 tbl. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cu. melted butter
cheesecake layer:
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cu. sugar
1/2 cu. sour cream
2 tbl. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon or orange zest
blueberry layer:
a little almond extract
1 (20 oz.) can blueberry pie filling, ready-to go or your choice, like cherry, lemon, or peach
1/4 tsp. pure almond extract
whipped cream
nutmeg
Combine all graham cracker crust ingredients and press down about 3 tbl. into each of 6 half-pint canning jars.
cheesecake layer:
Place all of the cheesecake ingredients in the bowl of a mixer. Whip until smooth and fluffy. Divide evenly among the 6 jars on top of the graham cracker crust layer.
Mix fruit filling with extracts and divide evenly among the 6 jars. Place lids on jars and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Add a dollop of whipped cream to the tops of the jars and sprinkle with a little nutmeg if desired.
serves 6
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