Strawberry-Lemon Cheesecake in a Jar

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, where it was served to athletes competing in the first Olympic games.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 270 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Strawberry-Lemon Cheesecake in a Jar

Cooking Method: No cooking required Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
2. Divide the mixture evenly among 4 jars and press it down to form the crust.
3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
6. Spoon the cheesecake mixture into the jars, on top of the crust.
7. Top with sliced strawberries and lemon zest.
8. Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28g44%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 35g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.