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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Mini Cheesecakes with Caramel Sauce

This stuff made me weak behind the knees!  Don't get me wrong, I like chocolate, but I am really a fruity caramel type girl!  This came together in about 10 minutes total time and I poured it on everything that stood still long enough.  The cats are luck I don't eat meat!
Since I am not baking in the evening due to the heat stroke it will cause the illustrator being that the air conditioner is still broken...I am coming up with different ways to satisfy my sweet tooth.  This did not disappoint at all!  I had a sad lone banana that was either going to be eaten today or it was going into banana bread.  I decided to slice it up, throw it in a bowl, crumble some Vanilla KinniToos, pour on some caramel love and enjoy!
So good!  Look at the dribble down the side of the cup.  Perfect caramel sauce consistency!  I was a happy camper!
I made the boys happy too with some mini cheesecakes with caramel sauce.  The cheesecake was lite and creamy with a Vanilla KinniToos as the base.  These little cheesecakes are so quick and easy to put together.  I did this at 7 am so the oven would only be on for a little bit in the morning.  I love making little treats like this.  Great portion control and a great way to take treats to events!  I know this is pure sugar, but I lowered the fat of the cheesecake and the caramel.  Everyone needs a little sugar every once in a while!  Everything is dairy and gluten free...perfect treats for our home!

Mini Cheesecakes
(makes 12)

2 8oz packages dairy free cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
3 egg whites or 6 TBSP egg whites

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Line a 12 cup muffin pan with liners and spray with no stick spray.  Place a cookie in the bottom of each liner.

In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese through egg whites and mix until smooth.  Stop a couple of times and scrape down the bowl.  Evenly distribute between the muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes or until set in the middle.  Allow to cool completely and then refrigerate.

Dairy Free Caramel Sauce
makes 7oz

1 cup pure cane sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup + 2 TBSP almond milk
2 TBSP Smart Balance Light
pinch kosher salt

Combine the sugar and water in a heavy sauce pan.  Cook on medium high heat stirring occasionally.  Bring it to a boil.  Keep an eye on it at this point.  Between 5 to 10 minutes it will caramelize.  When it reaches a deep amber color, remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup almond milk quickly.  Add the Smart Balance and pinch of salt and continue to stir until completely mixed it.  At this point, I needed the extra 2 TBSP almond milk to get it to a pouring consistency.  Store in the refrigerator.

The caramel sauce tastes sinful, but it is actually low in fat and a little goes a long way!  It is only 61 calories per tablespoon and so delicious!

Do you cut calories on sinful dishes when you can?

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18 comments:

  1. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly VegMay 6, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    This looks so simple and delicious!! Yum!

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  2. JessicaMay 6, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Oh that looks so SINFUL. Love it.

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  3. Megan DMay 6, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    As soon as I saw the title of this post I knew I would love it. The cheesecakes look fabulous!

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  4. lauraMay 6, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Wow - this looks seriously good!

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  5. affectioknitMay 6, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Those little cheesecakes look so sweet and yummy!

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  6. Danielle (Coffee Run)May 6, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Dairy-free cheesecake?! I'm rejoicing :D Cheesecake used to be my favorite dessert back in the day

    And dairy-free caramel sauce??! Even better.

    I'll only adjust the ingredients in dessert recipes if the flavor/texture isn't affected. Like swapping some of the applesauce for oil in muffins never change much [for me]. But when it comes to cookies...the applesauce makes them too fluffy so I just go with the full-fatty cookie!

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  7. Kelsey AnnMay 6, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    hehe thank you for ur comment! xo

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  8. Naomi(Onefitfoodie)May 6, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    mini cheesecakes!! what a cute idea and they look So good!

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  9. AliMay 6, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    Hey Sarena! I love your blog layout & title.

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  10. GF GidgetMay 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    OMG I love you more than ever!

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  11. NicoleMay 6, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    I love mini desserts! I know what you mean about baking at night, my apt has been getting SO hot, but I refuse to turn on the ac yet. I try to cut calories sometimes when I make dessert if I'm making it for myself, if I'm making it to bring somewhere I'll usually go full force ! :)

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  12. Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog)May 6, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    Droooooooooooooooooooool! That caramel sauce looks heavenly! :)

    Jenn

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  13. Averie @ Averie CooksMay 7, 2010 at 1:44 AM

    omg this is like the perfect food ever. gf and dairy free cheeze cakes. omg. with caramel! NICE!

    the fact that you have 3 men in your house so 4 to feed on 1 income w/ food allergies, yeah, i can imagine you stay to the perimeter too. and eating the same foods all the time..hello, food intols. WE know what it's like and once you find what works why change it..to suffer and have reactions and flareups? heck no! So yes, i totally get that too!

    anyway, thx for the love the past few days, and alwys. we would be such good friends if we lived closer!!! omg we could even, gasp, leave the kids at home and go out for a glass of wine! xo

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  14. BrittanyMay 7, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Oh my goodness Sarena, these mini cheesecakes with Caramel Sauce sound amazing!

    Also, this is my first time visiting your blog and I must say, I love your layout. It's so unique and cute.

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  15. AlexJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I was curious-do you have to use almond milk, or would any type of milk work?

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  16. Sarena Shasteen - The Non-Dairy QueenJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Spitfire, I used Almond milk, but I think any kind would work. Let me know what you try.

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  17. KristinaJune 21, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    that IS a perfect drip on the cup - well done, impressive caramel! :)

    I LOVE mini cheesecakes with a whole cookie as the base, and I love anything Kinnikinnick.

    I want these now!

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  18. Good Food Good FriendsJuly 28, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Looks declicious and I love the non-dairy part!

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