Tres Leches Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers or Maria cookies
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 24 oz (675g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp flour (helps with texture)
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon powder or fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
Make the Crust
- Mix crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake for 8 minutes at 325°F (160°C), then let it cool.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly.
- Add sour cream, vanilla, and flour. Mix until combined.
- Pour the mixture over the crust.
Bake the Cheesecake
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 45–55 minutes.
- The center should be slightly jiggly, not liquid.
- Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to avoid cracks.
- Cool fully at room temperature.
Add the Tres Leches Milk
- Mix all three milks in a bowl.
- Poke gentle holes into the cheesecake using a wooden skewer.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cheesecake so it absorbs evenly.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
Add Whipped Cream & Serve
- Spread whipped cream on top before serving.
- Light dusting of cinnamon or fresh strawberries adds a nice finish.