Ingredients
- •9 graham crackers (about 1.5 cups crumbs)
- •3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- •2 tbsp granulated sugar
- •16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, room temperature
- •½ cup granulated sugar
- •2 large eggs, room temperature
- •¼ cup sour cream
- •1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped) or 2 tsp vanilla extract
- •1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- •¼ tsp kosher salt
- •½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- •2 tbsp powdered sugar
- •½ tsp vanilla extract
- •Fresh berries for garnish
- •Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
Make graham cracker crust - pulse graham crackers in food processor until fine crumbs
Mix graham crumbs with melted butter and 2 tbsp sugar until mixture resembles wet sand
Divide crust mixture among six 6-oz mason jars or ramekins (about 2–3 tbsp per jar)
Press crust firmly into bottom of each jar using the bottom of a small glass
Refrigerate jars while preparing filling
Make cheesecake filling - in stand mixer or large bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese until completely smooth and fluffy (3–4 min)
Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until well combined
Scrape vanilla bean seeds into mixture (or add vanilla extract)
Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated after each addition
Add 1/4 cup sour cream, flour, and salt, beat until smooth
Scrape down sides and mix once more to ensure completely smooth batter
Divide cheesecake filling evenly among prepared jars, filling to about 3/4 full
Tap jars gently on counter to release air bubbles
Loosely place lids on jars (do not seal tight - just rest lids on top)
Preheat sous vide water bath to 176°F (80°C)
Carefully place jars in water bath, ensuring water comes at least 3/4 up the sides of jars
Cook for 1 h until cheesecakes are set but still slightly jiggly in center
While cheesecakes cook, make sour cream topping - whisk together 1/2 cup sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract
When cook time is complete, carefully remove jars from water bath
Let cheesecakes cool at room temperature for 20 min
Spoon sour cream topping over each cheesecake, spreading to edges
Cover jars and refrigerate for at least 4 h or overnight for best texture
Before serving, top with fresh berries and whipped cream
Serve chilled directly from jars
Notes
- •Room temperature ingredients are crucial for smooth, lump-free batter
- •Don't seal lids tightly - steam needs to escape during cooking
- •Cooling gradually prevents condensation and cracking
- •These keep refrigerated for up to 5 days
