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Caramel Apple Cheesecake in Jars Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Caramel Cheesecake recipe features a creamy, no-bake cheesecake layered in individual jars with a graham cracker crust, sweet caramel sauce, and topped with diced Granny Smith apples, mini M&Ms, and mini chocolate chips. Perfect for a delightful dessert that requires minimal baking and chilling time.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 6 graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)

Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 8-ounce blocks cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces frozen whipped topping (thawed)

Toppings

  • 2 Granny Smith apples (diced)
  • Caramel sauce (quantity as desired)
  • Mini M&Ms (quantity as desired)
  • Mini chocolate chips (quantity as desired)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Crumble the graham crackers using a food processor or crush them manually with a rolling pin until fine crumbs are achieved.
  2. Mix crust ingredients: Melt the butter, then combine it with the graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar, stirring until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottoms of six 8-ounce jars to form the crust layer.
  3. Make cheesecake batter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed frozen whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until just combined, preserving the light texture.
  5. Fill jars with batter: Spoon the cheesecake batter into each jar, filling them halfway.
  6. Add caramel layer: Spoon a generous layer of caramel sauce on top of the cheesecake batter in each jar.
  7. Add second cheesecake layer: Add another layer of cheesecake batter on top of the caramel, leaving some space at the top of each jar for the toppings.
  8. Chill the jars: Place the jars in the refrigerator and chill for at least four hours to allow the cheesecake to set and flavors to meld.
  9. Add final toppings and serve: Just before serving, top each jar with diced Granny Smith apples, mini M&Ms, and mini chocolate chips. Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top as desired for extra sweetness.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smoother batter.
  • Use thawed whipped topping to maintain the light texture in the cheesecake filling.
  • Chilling time of at least four hours is crucial for the cheesecake layers to firm up properly.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite candies or nuts.
  • This recipe is perfect for making individual servings ahead of time, making it ideal for parties or gatherings.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/caramel-apple-cheesecake-in-jars-recipe/