INDIVIDUAL NO BAKE VANILLA CHEESECAKE
1⁄2 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Villa Vanilla mexican vanilla extract Whipped cream for serving, if desired
Fresh fruit for serving, if desired
Combine graham cracker, butter and sugar in a small bowl. Texture should be similar to wet sand. Divide crust into 2 large jars or 4 small jars. Place in the refrigerator to set while you are working on the filling. For the cheesecake filling start by beating heavy cream in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment until it forms soft peaks. Take out of the mixing bowl and set aside. Add cream cheese, sugar and vanilla to the same mixing bowl with the whisk attachment. Whisk until mixture is smooth and not lumpy. Fold in the whipped cream by hand into the cream cheese mixture. Place it back on the stand mixer and whisk until combined and lump free. Pipe or spoon cheesecake filling into jars. Place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to set. Serve with whipped cream and fresh fruit if desired.
Note: Original recipe from http://www.chefsavvy.com
