Dessert for 8
Caramel Cheesecake Bites
These small cheesecakes bake on an almond crust and finish with a homemade caramel sauce made from sugar, butter, and evaporated milk.
$6.69for 4 servings
$1.67 per serving$6.69 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsGame day
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 6.75 oz | $4.72Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 19 oz | $5.70Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.63Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.38 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsBaking powder and sodaCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 19 oz cream cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325°F and line an 8-inch square pan with cooking oil and baking paper if available.
- Mix almond meal, slivered almonds, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and melted butter, then press the mixture into the pan.
- Beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla, add the eggs one at a time, and spread the filling over the crust.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the center is set and the eggs are fully cooked, then cool for 10 minutes.
- Cook 1/2 cup sugar and water in a small saucepan until amber, then carefully stir in butter and evaporated milk.
- Cool the caramel for 5 minutes, pour it over the cheesecake, and cut into bites.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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