• Lay out a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
• Add chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 90 seconds.
• Stir then microwave for 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
• Scoop into a piping bag {or a ziptop bag with the tip cut off}.
• Pipe thick chocolate hearts all over the paper. You can also spell words like "love".
• Let cool completely before gently removing.
• Next, in a small bowl mix together 1/4 cup cooled strawberry sauce and 1 cup cheese cake filling until smooth. Depending on the size of your jars you made need a little more, a little less.
• Pour filling into 4 small jars.
• Top with whipped cream and a chocolate heart.
• You can also add personalized M&Ms like we did here!

For the strawberry sauce:

• Combine all the ingredients in a small pot over medium heat.
• Bring to a boil and cook over medium low heat for 20-30 minutes.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• {Also delicious served warm on French toast, pancakes, and ice cream!}

For the whipped cream:

• Chill a mixing bowl and mixer attachment in the freezer until ready to use.
• Remove bowl and mixer from freezer and add heavy cream, vanilla, and brown sugar to the chilled bowl.
• Mix on high until soft peaks form.
• Add to a piping bag or gently spoon on top of the cheesecake jars.
• Store remaining in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.