BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE JARS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Blueberry Cheesecake Jars Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-24947

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

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.