Blueberry Cheesecake Jars

Ingredients

  • for the graham cracker crust layer:
  • 1 heaping cup of graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • for the cheesecake layer:
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest
  • for the blueberry layer:
  • TIP: a little almond extract will make canned pie filling taste fresh and wonderful!
  • 1 (20 oz.) can blueberry pie filling
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract

Preparation

Step 1

for the graham cracker crust layer:
Combine all of the graham cracker crust ingredients and “tamp” about 3 Tablespoons into each of 6 half-pint canning jars.

for the cheesecake layer:
Place all of the cheesecake ingredients in the bowl of a counter top mixer. Whip until smooth and fluffy. Divide evenly among the 6 (half pint) jars… on top of the graham cracker crust layer.

for the blueberry layer:
Mix fruit filling with extract and divide evenly among the 6 jars. Place lids on jars an 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.

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