Labor Day

We had kind of a quiet

Labor Day.

No BBQ, no big pool party,

we just relaxed.

I did make these

cherry cheesecakes

in a jar.

 Oreo cookie crust - mmmm

 Cherry Cheesecake

12 Oreo cookies, finely crushed

2 T. butter, melted

2 1/2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese,

softened

1/2 C. sugar

2 t. vanilla

1 T. lemon zest

1/2 C. sour cream

2 eggs

Cherry pie filling

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Blend Oreo cookies in food processor till

finely ground, add melted butter and mix.

press cookie crumbs into bottom of jars

and set aside.

In mixer, blend cream cheese, sour cream,

and sugar till smooth.

Add vanilla, flour, and lemon zest.

Then eggs - one at

a time.

Pour into jars.

Bake at 325 for about 25 min.,

in a water bath.

Carefully remove from water bath

and cool completely before adding

cherry topping.

Cool for about 2 hours before

serving.

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