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Blueberry Cheesecake in Glass Jars
"This is an example of a tried-and-true recipe updated with a clever presentation. I borrowed the idea from Frederic Kieffer, one of our chefs at SoNo Baking Company, and simplified the recipe for home cooks. With a layer of cooked blueberries on the bottom of a glass jar,these individual cheesecakes sell very well at the bakery. They don’t last long at home either. Eight-ounce Ball jars come in two different shapes—tall and slender or more rounded—and you can use either one. Wrap a pretty ribbon around the necks of the jars and place them on decorative plates, and your table will look as if it had been catered by a professional...."
INGREDIENTS
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11/2 pints fresh blueberries
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1/4 cup plus 2/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
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1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
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1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla paste, or pure vanilla extract
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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1/3 cup sour cream
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