Frozen Cheesecake with Caramelized Jam and Chocolate Crisp
A quick no-bake frozen cheesecake topped with caramelized jam and a crunchy chocolate crisp. Perfect for a warm day or a last-minute dessert.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 10g

Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup jam (any flavor)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, beat the 8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup condensed milk, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth. Pour into a small dish or ramekin and freeze for 2 hours, until firm.
- 2
In a small saucepan, heat the 1/4 cup jam over medium until bubbling and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Let cool.
- 3
Melt the 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1 tbsp butter in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Spread thinly on a parchment-lined plate and freeze for 10 minutes, until hard.
- 4
Remove the cheesecake from the freezer. Spoon the cooled jam over the top. Break the chocolate into shards and scatter over the jam. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- 5
Serve immediately, or keep frozen until ready to eat.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- hand mixer or whisk
- small saucepan
- microwave-safe bowl
- parchment paper
- plate
- small dish or ramekin
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