Mason Jar Cheesecake
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time N/A
Serves 6
Difficulty N/A
Ingredients
- Crust Mixture:
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) natural turbinado sugar
- Cheesecake:
- 1 pkg (8 oz / 250 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (300 mL) Eagle Brand® Original or Low Fat Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1:
Crust: Combine ingredients for crust mixture. Set aside.
Step 2:
Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until well combined. Add lemon juice and vanilla. Mixture will thicken from the lemon juice.
Step 3:
Assembly: Pack down 2 tbsp (30 mL) crust mixture on bottom of 6 mason jars or dessert glasses. Top with 3 tbsp (45 mL) cheese mixture, another 2 tbsp (30 mL) crust mixture, another 3 tbsp (45 mL) cheese mixture and sprinkle remaining crust mixture over the cheese cakes.
Step 4:
Cover and refrigerate 3 hours.
Tips
Fold in 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped chocolate into cheesecake before assembly.