From the Kitchens of Amy & JJ

Recipe courtesy of NDSU Extension. This recipe was featured in the KFGO 2023 Cookbook.
No-Bake Mixed Berry Cheesecake Cups
Ingredients:
– 2 1/2 cups berries
– 6 Tbsp. sugar, divided (more to taste)
– 2 Tbsp. water
– 1/2 small lime or 1 Tbsp. lime juice (more to taste)
– 1/2 cup heavy cream, well chilled
– 8 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
– 2 Tbsp. honey
– 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
– 12 oz. berries (your choice, for topping)
– 8 (4 oz.) clear cups or glasses

Jam: Place 1 1/2 cups of preferred berries in a tall saucepan, and add 3 tablespoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, an when berries begin popping, stir more frequently until the jam begins to thicken (about 15 minutes). Scrape the jam into a medium bowl and add lime juice and stir. Taste and add more lime juice if you prefer. Stir in 3/4 cup of the remaining berries and set the bowl aside to cool. Once the jam mixture has cooled, divide it among cups. Smooth.
Cheesecake: With an electric mixer, beat heavy cream until it holds medium peaks and put it to the side (about 5 minutes). In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons of honey and continue to beat until mixed well. Mix in vanilla. Using a spatula or spoon, fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the jam, and divide evenly among the 8 cups. Cover and chill cups for at least 3 hours.
Topping: After the cups have chilled for 3 hours, place the remaining 2 oz. of preferred berries into a large bowl and mix. Spoon berries over the cheesecake cups and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Make eight (4-ounce) servings. Each serving has 170 calories, 9 grams (g) fat, 2 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 75 milligrams sodium.
Fun Fact: The tiny hairs you see on some berries are called “styles.” They protect the berries from damage and are safe to consume.
Nutrition Tip: Berries are high in natural antioxidants and micronutrients that can support immune health and heart health.
Stretch Your Dollar: Berries retain their quality when stored in temperatures between 36 and 40 F. Place berries in a shallow bowl in a minimal amount of layers, and cover with a towel. If berries are not consumed within one week, consider placing them in a the freezer to use at a future time. (See NDSU Extension’s website for tips on freezing fruits.)