Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake

Ingredients for 16

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 8 ounces ricotta cheese

• 1 1/4 cups mashed sweet potatoes

• 1/2 cup whole milk

• 3/8 cup white sugar

• 3/8 cup dark brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon lemon extract

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

• 3 Large eggs

• 1 11 oz box of vanilla wafers

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 stick of butter

Directions

• Step 1

  Crush vanilla wafers, add 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 stick of softened butter. Mix well for crust.

• Step 2

  Combine cream cheese, sweet potatoes, milk, sugar, extracts, and spices; mix with a hand mixer at medium speed until well blended and all of the cream cheese lumps are gone.

• Step 3

  Add eggs; mix on low until blended (don't blend too much).

• Step 4

  Prep crust in jars. Place ~2 tablespoons of crust mixture in jar, and pack well.

• Step 5

  Pour cheesecake mixture in jars and fill to within 1/8” of the top (Too much air and the jars will float).

• Step 6

  Put lids on finger tight, and place in water bath

• Finishing Steps

• Step 0

  Remove from water bath.

• Step 1

  Allow to cool until easily handled with bare hands. Place in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

• Step 2

  Crack open the lid and enjoy!

• Step 3

  For an extra bit of added flavor, top with cool whip, and sprinkle lightly with a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

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