Cheesecake in a Jar

Name: Cheesecake in a Jar
Prep time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 pecan shortbread cookies (such as Keebler® Sandies), finely crushed; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons 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 white sugar; 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped

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Perfect for summer picnics, this is a no-bake version of cheesecake in a portable jar with fresh strawberries.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 55 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

6 pecan shortbread cookies (such as Keebler® Sandies), finely crushed

2 tablespoons butter, melted

2 tablespoons 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 white sugar

1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 413

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 29.4g 38%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 196mg 9%

Total Carbohydrate 36.1g 13%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%

Total Sugars 26.8g

Protein 4.7g 9%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.