Wow the ones you love with this tasty Apple Cheesecake Jar recipe from Executive Pastry Chef Stephan Schubert that’s sure to rock everyone’s taste buds!

Here’s what you need to know:

Graham Cracker Crumbs

5oz graham cracker crumbs
2oz butter
1oz sugar

Directions: Blend all ingredients together and mix well

Cheesecake batter

6oz cream cheese
2oz sugar
1oz sour cream
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions: Blend cream cheese, sugar, lemon Zest and Vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add Sour Cream; mix well. Add egg and mix on low speed until blended.

Apple Filling

2 fresh apples
1 oz brown sugar
1 oz butter
Cinnamon up to taste

Directions: Core, Peel and slice apples. Add brown sugar, melted butter and Cinnamon. Mix together.

Streusel Topping

1 cup butter
2/3 cup white sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp ground cinnamon, or to taste

Directions: Blend butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix flour and cinnamon into creamed butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

Mason Jar Assemble

Graham Cracker crumbs on the bottom of the jar and top with Cheesecake batter. Bake at 270 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes in a water batch.  Let it cool and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Top jars with Apple filling and streusel.  Bake for 10 minutes.

Optional: Top with Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Ice cream

On Monday July 4, be sure to stop by Rise Kitchen & Bakery to try one of Executive Pastry Chef Stephan Schubert’s Patriotic Creations!