Description
Creamy mini sweetened condensed milk cheesecake jars bring dessert magic to your table with minimal effort. Layers of rich, silky goodness invite sweet indulgence, promising delightful spoonfuls of pure bliss that you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 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 (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (76 grams) butter, melted
Strawberry Sauce
- 16 ounces (454 grams) strawberries
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (24 grams) cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
Instructions
- Create a robust base by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the texture becomes cohesive and moldable.
- Gently press the crumb mixture into the bottom of each jar, forming a compact and even foundation for the cheesecake.
- Using an electric mixer, whip the cream cheese until it reaches a silky, lump-free consistency at room temperature.
- Incorporate sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice into the cream cheese, blending until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Carefully fold whipped cream into the cheese mixture, creating a light and airy filling with gentle, sweeping motions.
- Delicately spoon the creamy filling over the graham cracker crust in each jar, ensuring an even distribution and a neat surface.
- Seal the jars with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or ideally overnight, allowing the cheesecake to set and flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, embellish with optional garnishes like fresh berries, caramel drizzle, chocolate sauce, or crushed nuts to enhance visual appeal and taste.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly.
- Crush graham crackers finely for a more compact and sturdy crust that holds together perfectly.
- Whip cream separately until stiff peaks form for an extra light and airy cheesecake texture.
- Refrigerate jars for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and achieve the ideal creamy consistency.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Add fresh lemon zest for an extra bright, tangy flavor profile that complements the sweet filling.
- Try different toppings like crushed Oreos, fruit compote, or chocolate shavings for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 474 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 242 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg