cheesecake in a jar

Name: Cheesecake in a Jar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 3/4 cup(s) cookie crumbs, graham crumbs, your choice; 2 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted, melted; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 1/4 cup(s) sugar, granulated varitey; 1 tablespoon(s) clover fresh honey; 1/3 cup(s) sour cream; 1 large farm fresh egg; - blueberries or other topping of your choice

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Aug 12, 2016

Do you like cheesecake? I love cheesecake. Do you like a really cool presentation? I love a really cool presentation. Well, how about making your cheesecake in a nice jar. The presentation is amazing, and they make wonderful gifts; expecially around the holidays. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 3 to 4

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
3/4 cup cookie crumbs, graham crumbs, your choice
2 tablespoons sweet butter, unsalted, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar, granulated varitey
1 tablespoon clover fresh honey
1/3 cup sour cream
1 large farm fresh egg
- blueberries or other topping of your choice

How To Make cheesecake in a jar

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your ingredients.
Step 3

Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat the oven to 325f (165c).
Step 4

Add the butter to the cookie crumbs.
Step 5

Mix until combined.
Step 6

Divide the crumb mixture between three or four small jars, and press into the bottoms.
Step 7

Chef's Note: If you're looking for an excellent homemade chocolate cookie crumb base... Here ya go: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/dessert-cake/ground-chocolate-cookie-wafer-base.html?p=2
Step 8

Add the cream cheese, sugar, and honey to a bowl.
Step 9

Beat until thoroughly combined.
Step 10

Add the egg and sour cream.
Step 11

Continue to beat until the mixture is combined.
Step 12

Divide the cheesecake batter between the jars.
Step 13

Add the jars to a small, high-walled pan.
Step 14

Place in the oven, and fill the pan halfway up with boiling water.
Step 15

Chef's Note: By cooking the jars in a water bath, you're giving them a nice steady heat to cook in.
Step 16

Bake until the cream cheese sets, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 17

Chef’s Note: There will still be a bit of a jiggle in the centers.
Step 18

Cover the jars, and cool in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 hours.
Step 19

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 20

Add your favorite topping, and serve. Enjoy.
Step 21

Chef’s Note: If not serving right away, place the tops on the jars, and keep refrigerated.
Step 22

Chef’s Tip: These make brilliant gifts around the holidays.
Step 23

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
Step 24

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