KEY LIME MASON JAR CHEESECAKES

Key lime pie meets cheesecake in these adorable individual desserts. The low-sugar recipe makes a perfect dessert to tote to a picnic.

Yield: 8 ( ¹/3 - cup) Cheesecakes | Total: 20 min. | Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS

²/3 cup crushed graham crackers 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 ounce reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 1 teaspoon key lime zest 2 tablespoon key lime juice ¼ teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup powdered sugar 2 cup frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed 8 thin key lime slices

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: In a small bowl stir together crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Divide mixture among eight 4-oz. canning jars; press lightly with the back of a spoon.

STEP 2: For filling, in a large bowl beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium 30 seconds. Beat in lime zest and juice and vanilla. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in about 1/2 cup of the whipped topping to lighten. Fold in remaining whipped topping. Transfer to a heavy resealable plastic bag; snip a 1-inch hole in one corner of the bag. Pipe filling into jars. Top with lime slices. Store in refrigerator up to 24 hours.