Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar
Description
Quick and easy individual strawberry cheesecakes are layered in jars and topped with fresh sliced strawberries for a fun, kid-pleasing way to enjoy dessert.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1/4 cup white sugar
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4 half pint canning jars with lids and rings
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
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2/3 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 fresh strawberries, sliced
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Prepare crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar together in a bowl. Press 1/4 of mixture into the bottom of each jar.
3
Prepare cheesecake: Beat cream cheese and whipped topping together with an electric mixer in a bowl until well blended. Beat 2/3 cup sugar and vanilla extract into cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
4
Spoon 1/4 of cream cheese mixture onto graham cracker crust in each jar.
5
Top each cheesecake with sliced strawberries. Refrigerate cheesecakes until serving time. Enjoy!