Cheesecake in a Jar

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   Preheat oven to 350.

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   In a small bowl, mix crumbs, butter and brown sugar until well combined.

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   Divide evenly among 6 - 250 ml wide mouth mason jars.

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   Press down into even layer in bottom of jar, but pat gently or the graham cracker crumb will become compacted and you will need a sledge hammer to get the crust out!

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   Place jars on baking sheet.

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   Bake 10 minutes.

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   Remove from oven and cool completely.

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   (This can be done a day in a advance).

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   In a mixer, whip the cream to soft peaks.

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    Transfer to bowl.

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    Cover and chill.

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    Mix cream cheese and icing sugar in a bowl.

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    Beat on medium speed until smooth.

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    Remove bowl from mixer.

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    Fold in whipped cream in 3 stages until combined.

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    Divide mixture evenly among jars.

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    Smooth out tops with spoon, Cover jars with the snap lids or plastic wrap,.

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    Refrigerate up to three days.

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    Top cheesecake with fresh berries and serve.

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    Note: The recipe started off with 4 T brown sugar, which I found on the little sweet side.

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    Use the full amount if desired.

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    I used my stick blender to whip up the whipping cream quite successfully, so cutting down on the amount of dishes used.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.