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Instructions
1
Make the crust by mixing together melted butter and graham cracker crumbs. Divide evenly into 4 6-ounce jars or serving dishes. Press to form the crust.
2
Add softened cream cheese and powdered sugar to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to combine until the powdered sugar is well incorporated and no lumps appear.
3
Add vanilla extract and lemon zest and mix until just combined.
4
Pour 1 cup heavy cream into a large bowl or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk until stiff peaks form, careful not to overmix.
5
Use a spatula to fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Once incorporated, add the second half of the whipped cream and fold together until smooth.
6
Transfer cream cheese mixture into a large piping bag or zip-top bag. Snip the edge and top the graham cracker crusts with cheesecake filling.
7
Cover and let set in the refrigerator for an hour, up to overnight.
Make the fruit topping:
1
Add 3 tablespoons mixed fruit jam or preserves to a small bowl and whisk in 1 tablespoon water to create a glaze.
2
Toss in fresh blueberries and diced strawberries until coated. Spoon jam-coated fruit onto set cheesecakes and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Your Mixing Bowl ❄️Place your mixing bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes before whipping the heavy cream to achieve stiff peaks faster and create a fluffier, more stable cheesecake filling.
- Room Temperature Cream Cheese 🧈Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling without overworking the batter.
- Toast Graham Cracker Crust 🔆Lightly toast your graham cracker crumbs in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing with butter to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more flavorful crust.
- Seal Fruit Topping with Jam 🍓Brush a thin layer of jam on the cheesecake surface before arranging fruit to create a moisture barrier that prevents the crust from becoming soggy.
- Zest Lemon Before Juicing 🍋Always zest your lemon first, then juice it, as the texture changes after zesting and makes extracting zest from a wet lemon nearly impossible.
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