Description
These Mini Sweetened Condensed Milk Cheesecake Jars are the perfect individual dessert! Creamy and rich cheesecake filling made with sweetened condensed milk, nestled on a graham cracker crust, and topped with homemade strawberry sauce. These cute, portable jars make for a fun treat that’s perfect for parties or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
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Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 1 sleeve)
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
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Strawberry Sauce:
- 16 ounces strawberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
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Prepare the Crust:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of the mixture to each jar and press down to form the crust.
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Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the sweetened condensed milk.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon extract on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop the cheesecake mixture into the jars, filling them just below the lid line.
- Bake at 300°F for 20-25 minutes or until the cheesecake is set.
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Make the Strawberry Sauce:
- Combine the strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- Bring to a light boil and mash the berries to your desired consistency.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
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Chill and Serve:
- Cool the cheesecakes at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Top with the strawberry sauce before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can swap out the strawberry sauce for other fruit toppings, like blueberry or raspberry.
- These cheesecakes can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the fridge for easy, make-ahead desserts.
- You can use a mini muffin tin for a similar effect if you don’t have jars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg