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Step 1
For the i.c. mini cheesecake filling: Install an immersion circulator in a water bath and set it to 160 degrees F.
Step 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugar on high until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula after 1 minute.
Step 3
Lower the mixer speed to medium and add the sour cream, lemon juice and lemon zest and continue beating until incorporated, about 30 seconds
Step 4
Drop the speed to low and add the eggs one at a time, waiting 30 seconds between each egg. Mix until completely incorporated, about 1 minute more.
Step 5
Fill ten 4-ounce glass canning jars with lids with the batter, leaving half an inch of headspace. Lid tightly and place in the water bath for 45 minutes.
Step 6
Retrieve the jars from the water bath and cool for 1 hour at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before serving.
Step 7
For the i.c. mini cheesecake topping:
Step 8
Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
Step 9
Pulse the crackers, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor until they become coarse crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse a few more times.
Step 10
Pack the crumb mixture into an even layer on a parchment-lined quarter-sheet pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool and then crumble over cheesecakes before serving.