Season’s Greetings Everyone!
Thanks for joining me for day six of TULE’s 12 days of Christmas Blog Tour!
This is an exciting—and busy—time of year. To keep stress to a minimum, I have a few tried-and-true short cut dessert ideas on hand for those days when I’m running low on energy or I’m short on time.
Trust me. Short cut doesn’t mean deliciousness is short-changed.
So … ta da … my Cheesecake in a Jar is the perfect answer for any last-minute dessert needs. It’s festive, easy, and oh so delightful!
And, it’s a new offering on the menu at the Little Dog Diner!
Here you go with my recipe for Cheesecake in a Jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or any crumbled cookie of your choice
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Toppings & garnishes. The only rule is, be creative! Strawberries, blueberries, lemon curd, nuts, hot fudge or a combination are a few of my favorites. Add a pretty cookie and you’re done.
Instructions
- I like to use 10 – 6 oz canning jars but any glass container glass container will do.
- Add about 1 ½ TB crumbs to each 6 – oz jar.
- Whip the cold heavy cream into stiff peaks. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. No lumps left!
- Slowly fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake filling until combined.
- Layer a couple large spoonfuls of filling on top of the crumbs in the jars. Use about 3 Tablespoons, more or less, into the 6 oz jars. Leave room for the topping.
- Cover and chill for a half hour before adding your topping choice.
- Now, the fun part. Add topping and garnishes, then serve.
- Leftovers can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
One last thing. I always try one before serving to guests. I want to be sure it tastes delicious, right?
Take it from me, before your house is full of company, grab your favorite book, a cheesecake in a jar, a drink, and give yourself a much needed break!
Happy TULE Holiday Season everyone!
About the Author
Emmie Lyn grew up in a small town in New England, much like the towns where her female characters live—scenic, quaint and filled with colorful characters. She loves to create mysteries with twists and unexpected turns that draw readers in and capture their imagination.
Emmie lives in rural Massachusetts with her husband, a rescue terrier, and a black cat with a bad attitude. She shares twelve acres with a wide variety of wildlife including deer, bunnies, turkeys, and many songbirds. When she’s not busy thinking of ways to kill off a character (for a book, of course!) she enjoys a cup of tea and chocolate in her flower garden, hiking, or spending time near the ocean.
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Website: https://emmielynbooks.com/
I love your idea “always try one before serving it to guests”. I always say I am testing something out before serving it too.