Salted Caramel Cheesecakes

Vegetarian
Salted Caramel Cheesecakes
280 min.
12
211kcal

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If you're searching for a dessert that perfectly balances creamy, sweet, and salty flavors, look no further than these delightful Salted Caramel Cheesecakes! This vegetarian treat captures the essence of indulgence while still being a fun project to tackle in your kitchen. With a luscious texture and a tantalizing combination of homemade caramel and creamy cheesecake filling, each bite is a heavenly experience.

The process itself is a rewarding journey; from grinding up vanilla wafers to form the crust, to whipping together rich and tangy Greek yogurt with sugars and eggs for the cheesecake filling. You’ll create an impressive dessert that’s perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. These cheesecakes can easily be made ahead of time, allowing them to chill in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve, making them an excellent choice for busy hosts.

Not only are these cheesecakes delicious, but they’re also made with ingredients that contribute to a lighter option without sacrificing flavor. With each miniature cheesecake topped with a generous drizzle of decadent salted caramel and a sprinkle of flake salt, they present a stunning complement to the smooth filling. Treat yourself and your loved ones to an unforgettable dessert that will leave them wanting more!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoons canola oil 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup evaporated milk 
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.7 cup greek yogurt plain fat-free
  • 0.7 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 0.4 teaspoon flake salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 30  vanilla wafers 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 30
  2. Place cookies in a food processor; process until finely ground crumbs measure about 1 cup.
  3. Add oil; pulse to combine. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin well with cooking spray. Spoon about 1 packed tablespoon crumb mixture into each muffin cup; press crumbs firmly into bottom.
  4. Bake at 300 for 7 minutes or until lightly browned.
  5. Remove from oven; cool.
  6. Wipe food processor clean.
  7. Place brown sugar, yogurt, and cream cheese in processor; process until smooth.
  8. Add vanilla, table salt, and eggs; process until smooth. Spoon about 3 tablespoons batter into each muffin cup.
  9. Bake at 300 for 18 minutes or until centers of cheesecakes barely move when pan is touched.
  10. Remove pan from oven; cool on a wire rack to room temperature. Cover pan; refrigerate cheesecakes 3 hours or until well chilled.
  11. Run a thin knife around outside edge of each cheesecake. Carefully remove cheesecakes from pan; place on a platter. Chill cheesecakes until ready to serve.
  12. Combine granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until sugar dissolves, stirring gently as needed to dissolve sugar evenly (about 3 minutes). Continue cooking 12 minutes or until the color of light brown sugar (do not stir).
  13. Remove from heat; carefully stir in butter and milk (caramelized sugar will harden and stick to spoon).
  14. Place pan over medium-high heat until caramelized sugar melts. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute.
  15. Remove pan from heat; cool caramel to room temperature. Cover and chill 1 hour or until slightly thickened. Spoon about 1 tablespoon caramel over each cheesecake.
  16. Sprinkle cheesecakes evenly with flake salt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories211kcal
Protein6.63%
Fat31.82%
Carbs61.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.42
Glycemic Load
14.1
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.7286956329709%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:211.13kcal
10.56%
Fat:7.54g
11.61%
Saturated Fat:2.38g
14.88%
Carbohydrates:32.84g
10.95%
Net Carbohydrates:32.63g
11.86%
Sugar:26.42g
29.36%
Cholesterol:37.26mg
12.42%
Sodium:195.34mg
8.49%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.3%
100%
Protein:3.53g
7.07%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.2%
Phosphorus:60.03mg
6%
Selenium:4.11µg
5.87%
Calcium:55.1mg
5.51%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.92%
Folate:18.89µg
4.72%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.61%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.85%
Potassium:89.04mg
2.54%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.49%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.28%
Vitamin A:99.69IU
1.99%
Vitamin K:1.83µg
1.75%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.69%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.59%
Magnesium:5.95mg
1.49%
Iron:0.27mg
1.48%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.18%
Source:My Recipes