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Everyone loves a sweet snack, but here's one that's fun to look at too. Tanya Linton, who's the author behind the new cookbook 150 Best Meals in a Jar came by Tonia's Kitchen to talk about her No-Bake Raspberry Tart. Tanya says this dessert rocks on many levels! Not only can it serve as a tasty snack, but it also is right at home in an elegant dinner party, simply because of the way it looks! Tanya told Tonia since the dessert is inside a mason jar, it's a good method of portion control too. She does caution though not to serve every course of the meal in a mason...it might be too "jarring" for your guests...get it?!?
• 8-oz (250 mL) mason jar
1⁄4 cup graham cracker crumbs 60 mL
1 tsp melted butter 5 mL
1 tbsp granulated sugar 15 mL
1⁄4 cup cream cheese, softened 60 mL
2 tbsp sour cream 30 mL
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 15 mL
1⁄4 cup raspberries 60 mL
2 tbsp raspberry jam 30 mL
1. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, cream cheese, sour cream and lemon juice.
3. Press graham cracker mixture firmly into bottom of jar. Layer cream cheese mixture and raspberries on top.
4. Spoon jam into a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on High for 30 seconds or until runny. Stir jam, then pour over berries. Let cool completely, then seal jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until chilled, or for up to 2 days.
