Ok, maybe these aren’t sooo “personal” sized. Instead, you could grab 2 spoons and share - or not. They’re actually not all that much more than a large piece of pie.
You know what, you could probably even freeze these and pull out whenever the time is right. Or bring them to work! Hey, you have to be prepared for Mondays, mid-afternoons, and certain coworkers. What I’m saying is that these are (capital d)angerous…
I’ve been seeing more and more of these mason jars around - & they are being filled with all sorts of goodness. For example – just take a look at these little cheesecakes in a jar. Or Bakerella’s – YUM, or how about this one I found on pinterest. Swoon.
So go ahead, make these in advance, pull out when needed. What’s not to love?!
I used my super easy, no bake recipe for vanilla cream pie. Then I layered it with fresh strawberries and plump bluberries.
And the crust? No bake as well – I found myself digging all the way to the bottom to get a little bit of crust in each bite.
Next time – double crusting it. Yep, go ahead – add another layer of the graham crust in the middle! Genius.
Hindsight is always 20/20…
Vanilla Berry Cream Pie
Yield: 4 pint-sized cream pies
CREAM PIE:
1 package (16 oz) Vanilla CANDIQUIK® Candy Coating
2 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla flavored pudding
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
*(4) pint glass jars
CRUST:
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 Tablespoons butter, softened
1/8 cup granulated sugar
I found these at the grocery store, in the case you don't have any yet
1. In a medium bowl, mix crust ingredients until well incorporated. Press into the bottom of glass jars; refrigerate until ready to fill. (I used my clean hands to really *press* into the bottom of these)
they also make mini (1/2 pint) jars!
2. Melt CANDIQUIK according to directions on package.
3. In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, CANDIQUIK and vanilla pudding powder with mixer, until well blended.
4. Fold in whipped topping, half of a container at a time and mix until well blended.
5. Carefully spoon mixture into a piping bag or a large plastic bag w/ a corner snipped off (easier to handle vs. spooning into the jars) and pipe into each jar – covering the bottom 1/3 of the jar. Add a layer of fresh strawberries and blueberries.
this picture was obviously photobombed by my cell phone.
6. Pipe or spoon another layer of cream pie into the jar and top with berries.
7. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Linked to the following parties: Mrs. Happy Homemaker, Bru Crew Life, Crazy for Crust, Printabelle, DJ’s Sugar Shack, Chocolate, Chocolate & More…, Something Swanky, Sweet Bella Roos
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Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Super yum! I just made jar pies too, coming Monday. I love making things in jars, they are just so much cuter.
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Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 6:12 pm
These are so adorable (and delicious I’m sure!)! And your photos are beautiful! Love!
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Monday, June 18, 2012 at 8:06 am
Thanks so much, Printabelle. Have a great day.
Monday, June 18, 2012 at 7:32 pm
I love the idea of freezing these! But not of sharing
These look too good for that!
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 7:52 am
I agree, I’ll keep them to myself! THanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 9:33 am
Um, YUM. Sign me up for fifty jars of this stuff; I wouldn’t be able to keep my hands off of it.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 10:40 am
Yeah…tell me about it. Love these jars, now I’m thinking to myself why I’ve never done this before. Thanks for stopping by
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Wish I could open one up, take a spoon and dig right in!…
Yummmm
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Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 7:18 am
Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could just reach through the computer screen!?
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Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 8:54 pm
These are so cute! There’s just something about desserts in a jar, and vanilla berry cream pie sounds amazing. The jar labels are adorable.
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Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7:18 am
I agree, love the idea of the jars. Thanks for stopping by, Shirley!
Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 12:42 am
I adore all things in jars…they are just too cute!!! And with vanilla cream and berries…you have a winner for sure!!!
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Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 7:44 am
Hi Jocelyn, I agree. Thanks for stopping by!
Friday, July 6, 2012 at 12:16 pm
YUM! These look great… totally think you are right about doubling up the crust next time. Thanks for linking up to Pin It Thursday!
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