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Layered Cheesecake Jars with Fresh Raspberry Sauce and Ganache


  • Author: Chef Lalybeth

Description

Individual dessert jars featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake, a tangy raspberry sauce, and a rich chocolate ganache topping.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, divided
  • 6 oz fresh raspberries
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press 2 tablespoons into the bottom of each jar.
  2. Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip 1/2 cup of heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture. Divide evenly among the jars.
  3. Make the sauce: Mash raspberries and powdered sugar together in a bowl until saucy. Spoon a layer over the cheesecake filling.
  4. Make the ganache: Heat the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly before spooning over the raspberry layer.
  5. Chill the jars in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set, before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.