Individual No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes (in a bottle)

Summer is officially here and we are already in the middle of serious Grilling season. With 4th of July approaching real fast, I thought I will share some of my favorite dishes that can be made for your next backyard bbq or bring them to a potluck or even a picnic. 

First up is a no-bake cheesecake with layers of cookie crumbs, chocolate cheesecake filling, toffee bits and chopped nuts. Doesn't that sound delicious. These are a big hit every time I served them at parties. They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time, so you are ready to chill and enjoy your party.

I used baby food jars (6oz.), but they can be made in any 6~8oz. disposable glasses or even in small trifle dishes. This is more of an idea, so feel free to substitute the layers with your favorite fillings and have fun!! Enjoy!!

Ingredients: Makes about 10 6oz. servings
For the Cheesecake Layer:
Heavy Cream - 1½cups
Confectioners Sugar - ½cup
Cream Cheese - 6 oz., at room temperature
Dark Chocolate - 4oz., chopped

Other Ingredients:
Oreo cookies - 16~18 (or any other chocolate wafer cookies)
Heath Toffee bits - 1 cup (or any other toffee bits)
Pecans - 1 cup, chopped

Method:

• Prep the Ingredients: Grind the oreos into a powder. Place them in a bowl.
• Place the heath toffee bits and pecans in 2 bowls.
• Make the Cheesecake layer: Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler until smooth. Cool completely. Place 1 oz. of the melted chocolate in a ziplock bag and snip a tiny piece from the corner.
• Beat cream with the confectioners sugar until soft peaks form. Add the softened cream cheese and 3 oz. of the melted chocolate. Beat until everything is combined and smooth.
• To Assemble: Place 2tsp of the oreo powder in the bottom of the jar. Top it with 1tbsp whipped chocolate cream, followed by 1~2tsp each of heath toffee bits and chopped pecans.
• Top this with 1tsp of oreo powder, 2tsp whipped chocolate cream, 1tsp each of heath toffee bits and chopped pecans.
• Drizzle chocolate on the top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Looking for more Vegetarian recipes to make for this Grilling/ BBQ/ Summer parties. Here's the link, browse, pick, make, serve and Enjoy!!