cherry cheesecake with crumbles in a jar

Ingredients:

For the Crumbles:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (whipped to soft peaks)

For the Cherry Topping:

• 1 cup cherry pie filling or fresh cherries cooked down with sugar (you can also use canned cherry topping)

Instructions:

1. Make the Crumbles:
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
   • Add cold butter cubes and use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.
   • Spread crumbles on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
   • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
   • Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix well.
   • Gently fold in whipped cream until combined and fluffy.
3. Assemble the Jars:
   • Start by placing a layer of crumbles at the bottom of each jar.
   • Add a thick layer of cheesecake filling on top of the crumbles.
   • Spoon cherry topping over the cheesecake layer.
   • Repeat layering if your jar is tall enough or just finish with crumbles on top for extra crunch.
4. Chill:
   • Refrigerate jars for at least 2 hours to let flavors set and cheesecake firm up.