The Bomb Mini Cheesecakes

This is a variation of the several cheese cake recipes that have been used for sous vide. These make a fabulous 4oz cheese cake for dessert. Garnish with a raspberry or blackberry and impress your family and friends. They’ll keep great in the fridge for a week easily.

Author

Matthew Baynard

Just a guy who enjoys my sous vide and my smoker.

Prep Time: 00:30

Recipe Time: 01:30

Temperature : 176F / 80C

Ingredients

• 16oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
• 3/4 c granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt (Kosher preferred)
• 3 whole eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 c heavy whipping cream (You can use buttermilk but it will change the taste. I would recommend you try buttermilk once however.)
• 1 1/4c graham cracker crumbs for crust
• 1/4 c sugar for crust
• 1/3 c melted butter for crust

Directions

1. In a small now stir together the crumbs and 1/4 cup of sugar. Add your melted butter and toss until combined. The mix should be able to be formed into a pad like damp sand.
2. Put 1 tbsp of crust in each container and tap down. I use the bottom of a salt shaker.
3. Put crust filled containers into a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Once done remove and let cool while you make the cheesecake mixture.
4. Start your sous vide bath to heat to 176 degrees.
5. Add cream cheese, sugar, and salt to a bowl and blend/mix until the mixture is smooth. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to get all the mixture blended.
6. Add eggs and vanilla to the mixture and blend together.
7. Add your heavy whipping cream or buttermilk and then blend until smooth. If you choose buttermilk the flavor will be fuller and have a richer taste. I prefer the heavy whipping cream but either are suitable.
8. Add your mixture to each container. Fill to the fill line of the 4oz container. Any left over can be split amongst the containers. You’ll want to leave a bit of room for your topping or garnish.
9. After removing from the bath. Chill overnight in the fridge.

Finishing Steps

1. Garnish with any fruit topping or just some fresh berries like raspberry, blackberry or strawberry.
2. For a special touch. Take a cup of strawberries and put in food processor. Whisk in 2 Tbsp of sugar. Strain to remove the pulp. Pour a tsp or two into each jar before you put in the bath. You can let the mixture on top or swirl into the filling with a small skewer.