Description
Indulgent mini sweetened condensed milk cheesecake jars deliver creamy bliss in compact glass vessels. Sweet, velvety layers promise a delightful dessert experience that tempts you to savor each spoonful with pure dessert pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (75 grams) butter, melted
Strawberry Sauce:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) strawberries
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Create a crumbly foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then distribute approximately one tablespoon into each jar, firmly compacting the mixture to establish a solid base.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky texture using an electric mixer, gradually incorporating sweetened condensed milk until smooth and uniform.
- Gently fold in eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon extract at low speed, ensuring minimal mixing to maintain a delicate consistency.
- Carefully transfer the creamy cheesecake mixture into prepared jars, filling them just below the rim to allow proper expansion during baking.
- Position jars in a preheated oven at 300°F, baking for 20-25 minutes until the filling sets with a slight wobble in the center.
- Craft a vibrant strawberry sauce by combining fresh strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Crush strawberries while stirring, allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken for 5-7 minutes, creating a luscious, glossy sauce.
- Remove cheesecakes from the oven and allow them to cool at room temperature for 10 minutes to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate the jars for a minimum of 1 hour to achieve optimal texture and flavor melding.
- Before serving, generously drizzle the chilled cheesecakes with the vibrant strawberry sauce.
Notes
- Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts like almonds for a crunchy alternative base.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling and even baking.
- Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter and bake in a water bath to create a silky, crack-free texture.
- Experiment with different berries like raspberries or blueberries for a unique twist on the strawberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 531 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 262 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg