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Blueberry cheesecake jars

This easy blueberry cheesecake jars recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Combine all of the graham cracker crust ingredients and “tamp” about 3 Tablespoons into each of 6 half-pint canning jars.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix fruit filling with extract and divide evenly among the 6 jars. Place lids on jars an refrigerate until ready to eat.
  4. Add a dollop of whipped cream to the tops of the jars and sprinkle with a little nutmeg if desired.