Cheese Puffs
40 minutes
12 servings
84 calories
Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
Steps
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
2. Stir water, butter, and salt together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and whisk flour into butter mixture until a paste-like dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer dough to a bowl to cool until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Whisk 1 egg, thyme, and black pepper into cooled dough until egg is completely incorporated. Add remaining egg and whisk until completely incorporated into dough. Stir 3/4 the cheese into dough until combined. Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Top each with remaining cheese.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Cheesecake in a Jar
2 hours 55 minutes
6 servings
412 calories
Ingredients
6 pecan shortbread cookies (such as Keebler® Sandies), finely crushed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons white sugar
6 (1/2 pint) canning jars with lids
12 ounces sliced fresh strawberries
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
Steps
1.Stir together cookie crumbs, butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl until blended. Divide mixture evenly among jars (about 3 1/2 tablespoons each) and gently press (do not pack) into bottoms.
Halve 6 strawberries for garnish, and set aside. Chop remaining strawberries.
2. Beat together cream cheese, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup sugar in bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped cream and chopped berries, and divide evenly among jars (about 1/2 cup each). Top each with a 2 berry halves and cover with lids. Chill at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.