Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
Pay de Queso con Dulce de Leche
Recipe Yield
10 servings
Cooking time
1 hour
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Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups finely ground Maria cookies vanilla wafers or graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, plus more for greasing the pan
For the cream cheese filling:
- 1 pound cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
For the dulce de leche topping:
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 14-ounce can dulce de leche or cajeta
- 1 cup chopped pecans
To Prepare
- Butter a 9- to 10-inch springform pan and set aside.
To make the crust:
- In a large bowl combine the ground cookies and melted butter until thoroughly mixed. Turn the cookie mixture into the springform pan. With your fingers, pat it evenly around the bottom of the pan, gently pushing it up the sides to make a crust 1/2- to 1-inch tall. Refrigerate while you make the cream cheese filling and dulce de leche topping.
To make cream cheese filling:
- Place the cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat at medium speed until smooth and light, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sweetened condensed milk and continue beating until well mixed, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add the eggs one at a time, again scraping down the bowl as needed, and continue beating until the mixture is well blended and smooth, set aside.
To make the dulce de leche topping:
- In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream with the dulce de leche until combined.
- Adjust the oven rack to the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
- Remove the springform pan from the refrigerator. Gently spread the cream cheese filling evenly, trying not to distress the crust. Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until it is set and the top is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before you add the dulce de leche topping.
- Spoon the dulce de leche topping over the cream cheese filling, add the pecans all around the edge and place the pan back in the oven for 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. It tastes even better if it chills overnight.
- Before serving, run the tip of a wet knife around the edge of the pan to release the cheesecake. Remove the ring, then slice and serve the cake.
Comments
286comments inDulce de Leche Cheesecake
Gerald W Lee
Apr 01
Forgot to mention in my previous comment about the Marias cookies as a crust. I will never use graham crackers again. Despite many attempts for several years, I can never get the crust to work. There were many times where the crust on the bottom fell apart. No effect on the taste but disappointing with frequent soggy or uncooked crust.
The Marias cookies made a perfect crust. Your requirements and portions worked as desired. A first time success! The flavor of the Marias was much better than the graham crackers too.
Pati Jinich
Apr 10
So happy to hear Gerald because I love Maria Cookies!
Gerald Lee
Mar 31
I made this last night for the first time. It is a big hit within my family. It may have replaced my previous favorite amaretto cheesecake. Everything you do turns out to be impressive recipes across the food spectrum. Thank you Pati. Un abrazo para tu!
Pati Jinich
Apr 10
Thanks to you for your kind words Gerald, un abrazo para ti tambien!
Herminia Hernandez
Oct 19
Made your dulce de leche cheesecake my daughter loves it and so do my co workers thank you for sharing your recipe also tried your dulce de leche banana bread it was a hit thanks again
Pati Jinich
Nov 03
So glad to hear Herminia, thanks so much, un abrazo para todos!
Garry R. Meador
Aug 05
Sounds amazing
Pati Jinich
Aug 20
🙂
G c.
Jun 18
I made this cheesecake for my son for fathers day he told me good job, I had to tell him it was your recipe I love cheesecake and I am so happy that I made this one for him, he gave me piece and took the rest for his family. Because of you I am interested in seeing Mexico maybe someday,thank you very much for reminding me how much I used to enjoy baking.
Pati Jinich
Jul 03
Thanks to you for your sweet message, so glad your son enjoyed it!
Carlos Ayala
Jun 10
I LOVE the Dulce de leche topping for this! I did have one question.
I tend to bake my cheesecakes in a water bath, because I love a lighter, fluffier cheesecake texture. Would that technique work well in this one, too? But then just bake the cheesecake dry in the last few minutes before adding the topping?
Pati Jinich
Nov 25
It sounds like a great idea to me Carlos, not done that way before, but let me know how it comes out 😉
Abby Stevens
Apr 07
This is an amazing cheesecake. When I served it, I heard my sister say it could be served at any of the fancy restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip.
Pati Jinich
Jun 12
Oh wow! So glad you guys liked it so much, thanks!
Lance Salomon
Nov 24
I made this for my astronomy club, the BOSAC. We all loved it. Thank you for the recipe!!!
Pati Jinich
Jan 01
My pleasure Lance, so happy to hear it was enjoyed by all 🙂
Annie
Jul 15
Amazing cheesecake. Everyone loves it! So easy to make. Thank you 😊.
Pati Jinich
Jul 28
My pleasure Annie, so glad everyone enjoyed it!
Eduardo Zavala
Sep 07
What 11/2 measurement means?
Pati Jinich
Oct 03
It is one and one half cups of crackers Eduardo 🙂
Leslie Oriza
Aug 07
Hi Pati! I’m a fan of yours. I have made this cheesecake twice and my family loves it. Even my husband loves it although he will protest at the thought of eating sour cream and cream cheese. I have also made your ceviche several times……better than an upscale restaurant’s in Southern California. Now on to trying some of your fish and chicken recipes. Thanks for opening my eyes to the world of chiles.
Pati Jinich
Aug 15
My pleasure Leslie! So glad to know you and your family are enjoying the recipes, yay!
ckduck101@gmail.com
Jun 04
I’m liking your desserts! I have tried this one and it is SO yummy! I also tried one of your flourless chocolate cakes (one you had growing up). SO yummy! Thank you for sharing!
Pati Jinich
Jun 12
My pleasure, glad you are enjoying my recipes 😉
Vicki
May 31
I made this cheesecake for Memorial Day 2021 and it was a hit. I was lucky enough to get a slice before it was devoured. Thank you for sharing Pati.
Pati Jinich
Jun 05
My pleasure Vicki! So glad everyone loved it, yay 🙂
Linda Chadwick
May 23
Haven’t made this yet but hope to surprise my son and granddaughter when they come to visit next week. Watched on TV and so easy looking and of course beautiful and I am sure delectable. Question? Where do I find Dulce de leche? Pati, thank you for inspiring me to get up and cook. I think you are beautiful and I just love you! I am certain I gain weight just watching your show. Thank you SO mug for sharing your recipes!!
Pati Jinich
May 23
My pleasure Linda, I hope that your son and granddaughter will love this cheesecake 🙂 Dulce de leche is available everywhere now, you can find it in the aisle next to the condensed milk or if you go to a Latin or Hispanic Market they will have more than one brand. Enjoy!
Janet Gulston
May 21
My grandchildren are allergic to nuts. Is there a substitute for the pecans
Pati Jinich
May 23
Just leave the pecans out Janet, you can have the cheesecake as is or garnish with some berries 😉
Donna Ford
May 21
This cheesecake is simple to make out of simple ingredients, but it looks and tastes deliciously difficult. It has become a family favorite. Thank you for sharing this recipe! 🤩
Pati Jinich
May 23
This might be my favorite review of this cheesecake ever! Thanks Donna 🙂
Anonymous
May 09
So good 🤤🤤🤤 thanks
Pati Jinich
May 10
So glad you liked it, yay!
Kathy R.
Apr 07
Hi Pati! I would like to thank you for this recipe! My husband, who does not like cheesecake, loves this!! My children love it, their coworkers love it, it’s a hit!! It’s so delicious…
Pati Jinich
Apr 11
Thanks so much Kathy for sharing, LOVE that you all love it 😉
Rina
Mar 30
OMG! I bake this delicious cake yesterday, it’s great!
Pati Jinich
Apr 11
Yay! Thanks for sharing Rina 😉
Diana N.
Jan 24
Hello Pati, I moved to Dallas from Romania and the first thing I fell in love here was Mexican Food! So glad I found your show and recipes ! I want to try this cheese cake but I have a question. Did you use a specific kind of sour cream? Thank you !
Pati Jinich
Feb 01
Just plain sour cream Diana, enjoy it!
Paul
Dec 06
Made this for family and friends. Everyone loved it. A family friends daughter loves milk shakes and asked if a slice could be used to make a shake. There was no leftovers this time but will be making this cheesecake again soon and probably a shake too. Have tried many of your recipes and they have all been great. Thanks much for sharing them.
Pati Jinich
Dec 09
OMG yes! Dulce de leche cheesecake shake? SI!
Getsemani Nava
Nov 30
This was my first Cheescake. So delicious. Bought a spring form pan just for this recipe. Today I’m trying it I’m Reynolds aluminum cake pans. My experiment is to see if I can make two small cheesecakes with the ingredients listed so I can gift for the holidays. Any temp suggestions? I’m going to try 350 for less time. I will let you know how it goes, but if you have any suggestions, please send them my way.
Pati Jinich
Dec 02
I think you will do great, let me know 😉
Getsemani Nava
Dec 05
Success!! Made two cheesecakes out of one in the Reynolds pans. They already come with parchment and a lid. Perfect for gifting. We ate one and gifted the other. Now to the other ten. Yikes. I’ll spread them out this month. The temp and cooking times stayed the same and it was perfect. I added som festive sprinkles at the edge of the pecans. Thanks for such an easy and beautiful recipe.
Pati Jinich
Dec 06
So glad to read it worked, thanks so much for the feedback 😉
Caroline A.
Apr 03
I’ve used this recipe to make 2 – 6″ cheesecakes using springform pans but I’m intrigued with your use of disposable pans. Do you mind sharing which kind you used? Was it the 8″ round cake pans with lids that come in a 3 pack? Did you then slice and serve them like you would a pie? Thanks for this great idea!
jesus
Nov 25
Pati. Is is ok to use parchment paper on the spring pan?
Pati Jinich
Dec 02
Of course! Just be careful when unmolding and slicing 😉
Maggie
Nov 24
I make cheesecakes for friends and family, and this is one of the most requested recipes I make. It is a wonderful creamy texture and the pecans and dulce de leche send it over the top.
Pati Jinich
Dec 02
So glad this Cheesecake is a crowd-pleaser Maggie, thank you!
Ana
Oct 24
I’m making this cheesecake with my nephews for my brother in law’s birthday. We’ve had it before and everyone loves it.
Pati Jinich
Oct 27
Yay Ana! Hope the birthday boy likes it as well, Happy Birthday to him 🙂
Anonymous
Sep 02
Going to try making the cheesecake. Looks delisioso
Pati Jinich
Sep 05
Good luck! Let me know how you like it 😉
Carol DeWitt
Aug 10
Are your recipes somewhere on your website in Spanish. I would like to send some of them to my friends in Puerto Vallarta.
Pati Jinich
Aug 11
Yes Carol, here is the website in Spanish where you can find the recipes: http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/es/ Thanks so much for sharing with your friends!
Eri F
Aug 01
tan fácil tan delicioso !! a mi familia le encantó! gracias. me hiciste amar cocinar!
Pati Jinich
Aug 05
Gracias a ti Eri, que bueno que les gusto!!
Sandra white
Jul 24
Hands down the easiest and best tasting Cheesecake I’ve ever made! It’s the only one my family asks for and tonight I am making it for my son’s 36th birthday tomorrow! Muy Bien Paiti!
Pati Jinich
Jul 26
Muchas gracias Sandra, so glad to know the family approves. Enjoy it and Happy Birthday to your son!
Bob Kohler
Jul 09
Wow! what a delicious recipe! My husband loves anything with pecans. (he is from Torreón) Have you ever been to Parras de la Fuente? We went there two years ago and I was amazed at the number of pecan trees! Also, it’s such an oasis right there in the desert of Coahuila. It’s one of the “magic towns.” Oldest winery in the Americas is there also. Anyway, this cheesecake is yum!
Pati Jinich
Jul 12
Glad you like the Cheesecake Bob! Now you make me want to go to Parras 🙂
Jesus Flores
Jun 19
I made this cheesecake and everyone loved it. Gracias por la receta
Pati Jinich
Jun 20
Gracias a ti Jesus, un abrazo!
Mike Peters
Mar 04
I used to bake cheesecakes in my restaurant, but they were always so time consuming! This is a delicious cheesecake and so easy to make. Everyone I make it for just loves it! Just one question- if I were to make it with a different topping, what would you recommend? I used cajeta for my cheesecakes, but am wondering if any sort of fruit topping would work as well?
Pati Jinich
Mar 04
How about chocolate, or hazelnut spread? Yummm! I think fruit will work as well, I could see myself using mango, peach or raspberries 😉
Carolina Acosta
Feb 29
Deliciously good!
Pati Jinich
Mar 01
Thank you Carolina! Glad you liked it!
Iwona
Feb 11
My son Mike wanted cheesecake for his birthday.I gave a try.Your cake is so delicious.Today I make it for my birthday.My family loves your cheesecake.The best cake ever!
Pati Jinich
Feb 11
Thanks Iwona! Love to hear that this is now your birthday celebration go to cheesecake!
Donna
Nov 26
Best cheese cake ever. I have made this recipe for about four years now I first saw it on TV when Patti made it with her youngest son. Love this recipe and so does all my family and friends. Once you make this cheese cake you will want no other.
Pati Jinich
Nov 26
Love this…thank you, Donna!
Amy
Nov 25
My husband’s co-workers request this cheesecake for every company party. Excellent recipe!!!
Pati Jinich
Nov 25
That makes me so happy to hear, Amy!
Irma Goodyke
Oct 08
I made this twice already One for my family and
one for a family gathering and it was gone so fast .
My family really enjoyed the cheese cake
We love it
Pati Jinich
Oct 10
Awesome, Irma!
Anonymous
Sep 29
Absolutely Fabulous!!!!!!
Pati Jinich
Sep 29
😊
Alejandra María
Sep 15
Wow!! Tengo que confesar que es el primer cheesecake que he hecho sola y me quedó espectacularmente rico! Lo hice con cajeta, y la combinación con la natilla (así le llaman a la crema ácida en Costa Rica) es deliciosa! Gracias por compartir su receta!
Pati Jinich
Sep 17
Gracias, Alejandra!
Lupe Morales
Sep 10
Pati : made this cheesecake it was to die for, my family wants me to make your dulce de leche cheesecake for all potlucks. love it!
Pati Jinich
Sep 11
I hope you have many more fun potlucks, Lupe!
Tammy Kirkwood
Sep 08
This was a hit at my dinner event with friends tonight. It was very simple to put together and I used vanilla wafers for the crust. I made it 24 hours ahead so it had plenty of time to chill (I’ve learned my lesson in the past that you can’t rush a cheesecake to cool down). The only issue I had was how long it took to cook in the oven. I live near Oklahoma City (1,200 ft elevation). It took just over an hour to set in a gas oven. I will definitely add to my dessert list. Thanks Pati!!!
Pati Jinich
Sep 09
That’s awesome that you had a great dinner party and that the cheesecake was hit, Tammy!
Sussanna
Aug 19
This looks scrumptious! I plan to try this for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot when we traditionally eat dairy foods.
Pati Jinich
Aug 20
I hope you enjoy the cheesecake, Sussanna!
Anonymous
Aug 18
I love this recipe it’s so easy. Thank you Pati. Love your family. 💖💖💖💖
Pati Jinich
Aug 19
Thank you so much!
David D'Amato, boston
Aug 13
I this for friends. It not only was delicious , but very easy to make. I was always a little afraid of making a cheese cake. Thank you so much. I will continue to make this in the future . The toppings can be changed.
Pati Jinich
Aug 13
Have fun experimenting with the toppings, David.
Diane Quigley
Jun 29
Just made it today. It was the easiest recipe by far for cheesecake. Thank you so much Pati.
Pati Jinich
Jun 30
Thank you, Diane!
Jazmin
Jun 07
Just saw the episode on tv with you making it with your boys. I have to make it, looks so yummy! Love watching you cook, you can see the passion which is a plus!
Pati Jinich
Jun 10
Thank you, Jazmin!
Donna from Toronto
Jun 05
Hi Pati, tried the tiger cake loved it, did the dulce re leche, AMAZING. thank you Pati.
Pati Jinich
Jun 05
Awesome, Donna!
Julie
Jun 02
This cheesecake was so easy to make and so amazingly good. I made it exactly like the recipe. Thank you!!
Pati Jinich
Jun 03
I’m so happy to hear this…thank you, Julie!
Adelina
May 19
Love this cheesecake so simple to make and very delicious!! I will definitely continue to make this recipe. Thank you so much!!
Pati Jinich
May 21
Thank YOU so much Adelina.
Maria Kiternas
Mar 24
Made this cheesecake for dessert for my Mexican Fiesta dinner party and it was definitely a winner. Easy to prepare. Thank you Pati. Regards Maria.
Pati Jinich
Mar 25
So happy to hear it was a winner, Maria!
Stephanie
Mar 02
Any nutritional information on this cheesecake?
Pati
Mar 05
I don’t track nutritional information…but enjoy the cheesecake Stephanie.
Dan P.
Jan 23
Hi Pati,
I’ve made your cheesecake in a round pan and it turned out awesome. Any advice if I would like to make it in a 13 x 9 rectangular pan? Should cooking time be adjusted?
Love the show and the food! This is now my “go-to” cheesecake base!
Thanks,
Dan
Pati
Feb 04
It may need a few less minutes…keep an eye on it, Dan, and when it is set and the top is slightly brown…it’s ready to eat.
Melissa
Jan 20
What if I decide not add the dulce de Leche, so I need to just add that last 10mins onto the original cooking time?
Pati
Feb 04
Yes, you can do that, Melissa.
Michelle
Jan 20
I made this yesterday and let it chill overnight in the frig. I couldn’t wait any longer and had a piece with my coffee for breakfast. All I can say is PURE HEAVEN! This needs to be renamed, “The Peacemaker” cheesecake. If the entire world had a piece, we would all feel love! Thank you for sharing your life and recipes with the us!
Pati
Jan 21
Oh wow! Love it. Thank you so much, Michelle!
Tere
Jan 15
Hola Pati,,
I made this cheesecake for thanksgiving 2017.. my daughter in law loved it and asked for it for her bday February 2018. Now she wants it again for this February 2019. She can’t wait 😊
Pati
Jan 16
Awesome! Tell her happy birthday form me, Tere!
Denee Serrano
Dec 30
Hi Pati, I am a big fan of all your recipes ! I plan on making the cheesecake next. After the cajeta topping, it goes back in the oven for ten minutes to bake more or to set with oven off ?
Pati
Jan 04
Thank you Denee! You put the cheesecake with the topping back in the oven with the temperature on. Enjoy!
Katie
Dec 24
Hi Pati!
I just made this cheesecake but I’m a little nervous because I just took it out of the oven after 10 minutes (with the dulce de leche mix and pecans on the top) and it looks really loose in the middle. Is this normal?
Pati
Jan 04
Oh it should be set…it might need just another minute or two, Katie.
Toni Manrubia
Nov 24
Hi Patti,
I made your dulce de Leche cheesecake, I will be making four this year and taking them to my doctors and the office staff, I usually only do cookies but I thought I would give them the gift of your cheese cake. Thank-you!,,
Pati
Nov 26
I hope everyone loves their gift, Toni 😃
Desiree DiBella
Nov 11
I made this yesterday for a potluck with two other couples who all love you, Pati! It was delicious!
My son, husband and I had a lot of fun watching you and JuJu make it on Season 3 while we made it here at home ❤️
Pati
Nov 11
I’m glad you guys had a great potluck, Desiree. 😄
Venancia Torres
Nov 02
I made this cheesecake last week just for fun. Everyone at work loved it. Making it again for my brothers Birthday dinner tomorrow, he loves cheesecake. Una receta muy facil pero muy deliciosa muchas gracias Pati!
Pati
Nov 05
I hope your brother has a great birthday party, Venancia!
Ana
Oct 25
Hi Pati, today we tried the baguettes and they were delicious, I have only one little BUT and it is the flavor of the refried beans, may be cause I couldn’t make them because the lack of time and I bought a small can ready to serve refried beans. And right now we are making the cheese cake.
Pati
Oct 26
Oh enjoy the cheese cake, Ana…and lots more recipes 🙂
Naika
Sep 23
I have made this recipe so many times. Always great. My family love it. Thanks Patty!
Pati
Oct 02
Say hi to your family for me, Naika!
Dorothy linton
Jul 29
I can’t Waite to make this cheese cake, it sound and look delicious. I am going to make it for a family that has been so good to me. You have the cuties sons they are so helpful.
Pati
Jul 29
Have fun making the cheesecake, Dorothy, and I hope the family loves it!
Caro Yanez
Jul 11
Hola Paty, cuando unto la mezcla de dulce de leche y lo vuelvo a meter al horno, se derrite!!! que estoy haciendo mal? ayuda!! 😀
Pati
Jul 13
Hola, Caro! Mezclas el dulce de leche con sour cream como dice la receta? Si es así no debería de pasar…
Connie
Sep 28
A mí me pasó también, aun después de dejarlo en el horno unos minutitos más. Nunca se puso firme, pero creo que descubrí mi error. Las latas (en EEUU) se miden en peso neto. Yo tenía un frasco grande de cajeta y medí 14 onzas líquidas. Una lata de 14 onzas en realidad contiene como una taza líquida. ¡Creo que le puse demasiada cajeta! De cualquier manera quedó exquisito. 🥰
Pati Jinich
Oct 04
Que bueno que te gusto Connie, igual la proxima vez con menos cajeta queda perfecto 😉
Regina P.
Jun 09
This cake is delicious and SO easy to make. I have made it at least 5-6 times and it comes out consistent every time. I also love it because it’s easy to make ahead of time and you can make it in parts. Great recipe Pati!
Pati
Jun 13
So happy to hear this, Regina! Thank YOU.
Irma
Mar 24
This is a great cheesecake ….I love it
Pati
Mar 26
Yay!
The Sage Book Whisperer
Jan 30
I made this for a New Year’s Dinner Party. After taking one bite _we all looked at each other & called for a MOMENT OF SILENCE…we were in tears because it was so goooood! By the sounds around the table after each bite _you’d have thought there was some HANKY PANKY going on under the table. To Good ,Pati_I’ve shared it with many. I like the simplicity of it…so very good. Who knew “The Maillard reaction” could be so good!
Pati
Jan 31
Hahaha what great reactions! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Sue
Nov 22
Easiest cheescake recipe ever!!! Everytime i make it everyone fall in love with it! Im making it for thanksgiving dinner tomorrow,lol Thank you Pati♡
Pati
Nov 27
Super!
Araceli
Nov 21
Patti- I made the dulce de leche from your site. It has the consistency of chocolate syrup. Can I use that in this recipe or will it be too runny?
Pati
Nov 30
You can definitely use it for this recipe!
Wanda
Nov 08
Absolutely beautiful cheesecake! I used gluten free vanilla wafers instead of the Maria cookies to make it gluten free. No one even noticed the difference! Well done Pati
Pati
Nov 10
Awesome!
tanya
Nov 02
such a sweet episode with little Juju helping with the cooking
Pati
Nov 03
Aww thank you!
Zehra
Sep 19
Any tips Pati on making these into mini cheesecakes? Should I use a liner?
Pati
Sep 20
You can use muffin tins to make mini cheesecakes…you can use liners or butter the pan really well.
Christina
Sep 19
This came out perfect and did not crack!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Pati
Sep 19
Super!
Dean in Australia
Sep 03
Inspired by your 3 boys, 3 dishes Pati I decided to try and make my first Mexican dessert. It looks just like yours and is delicious but I have eaten too much and now feel a little ill. But it is totally worth it!
Pati
Sep 07
Hahaha…I’m so glad you liked it so much Dean!
Alejandra
Jul 23
Hi Pati!
I made this cheesecake with my 5 year old son yesterday. We tasted it today and it is delicious! My son also approved. I will be making it again. I wish I can show you a picture. Everyone said it looked so good!
Pati
Jul 26
That’s awesome Alejandra. I’m so happy to hear that you and your son had fun making and eating it.
Donna in Texas
May 30
Oh My Goodness!!! Best birthday cake ever!!! The original recpe was great but the tweaked recipe was even better. Pati, if you like cinnamon and caramel together you have to try adding 1 teaspoonful of cinnamon to the cheesecake batter. Using the chocolate marias didn’t make a big difference to me, but then I’m into caramel not chocolate, lol. Thank you for this recipe!
Pati
Jun 01
I’m so happy it came out well Donna!
Donna in Texas
May 27
I have this in the oven right now! Can’t wait to see how it turns out. I did take a few liberties with the recipe though.When I went to buy the Marias, they were out of the regular ones but they had chocolate ones. It seemed like a natural so I got them. Also, I love love love cinnamon with any kind of caramel, dulce de leche, or cajeta. So I added a teaspoonful to the cheesecake batter. I tasted the batter before I poured it into the crust and it was awesome! I’ll let you know how it comes out with thdulce de leche topping.
Pati
Jun 01
Sounds delicious!
Christian
May 12
Es la Segunda vez que lo ago y me queda riquisimo? saludos a chuchu el iso que se me antojora. Muy buenas tus recetas Paty.????????
Pati
May 12
Super!
angie
May 07
i made this very yummy cheesecake , thank you pati
Pati
May 08
Thank you Angie!
Jack
May 03
Made this cheesecake for friends for Cinco de Mayo. They work hard for very little respect and were so happy to have your wonderful cake. Hopefully it made their day a little nicer.
Pati
May 08
That is so sweet of you Jack! I’m so happy your friends enjoyed it.
Angelica Esposito
May 01
Hola Pati! I love your show! Saludos desde Chicago!
Pati
May 01
Gracias Angelica!
Crystal
Apr 30
Made this today while watching your show. Paused it while I went to the store for sour cream. Everything else was in my fridge or pantry!! Can’t wait to see how my familia responds!
Pati
May 05
Yay!
Jack
Apr 30
Patti: Baked your Tequileras a few days ago. Good but will have to redo them as they apparently didn’t bake long enough. Such a shame having to make another batch. Am going to do your Dulce de Leche Cheesecake for some friends for Cinco de Mayo. And there is another friend who is having an upcoming taco bar, so another chance to get it right. Busy, busy. Thanks for the great recipes.
Pati
May 05
So happy you like them all Jack!
Rosa Montes
Apr 29
Thank you so much for your love for food and family get to gethers. ??
Pati
May 01
Thank you for tuning in Rosa!!!
Karen
Mar 15
Love, love, love!! Did I mention love? 🙂 This was my first cheesecake EVER! I brought it to work and now everyone thinks I’m quite the chef – LOL! Little do they know I’m not even close – but when I saw your show making the cheesecake, you make everything look so fun and easy that I just had to try it! And now I have co-workers requesting that I make the cheesecake for their birthdays!! Thank you Pati for your show, your recipes, and love of what you do and for sharing that with us!! 🙂
Pati
Mar 16
Karen thank you so much!
Julie C
Mar 14
I plan to make this some time soon. I love in New Hampshire so I am not sure I can find Dulce Dr Leche at the grocery store. Is there a substitute I could use instead?
Thank you Pati, I really enjoy the show.
Pati
Mar 16
Hola Julie, You can make your own: http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/recipe/homemade-cajeta-or-dulce-de-leche/
Karla S.
Mar 10
I have made this recipe three times. The first time I only used condensed milk instead of dulce de leche. I got confused for some reason I thought they were the same. Next two times I got it right and was delicious. But instead of pecans I used strawberries. Thank you, you are great at what you do.
Pati
Mar 13
Thank you Karla!
Connie G
Feb 20
What can I use instead of condensed milk?
It’s far too sweet I think.
Love your show, thank you.
Pati
Feb 24
Connie you can add just enough condensed milk to your taste.
Trish Brown
Jan 19
I have made this cheesecake twice and it is a HIT every time. I think it is one of the most delicious cheesecakes I have ever eaten. 5 stars
Pati
Jan 23
I know!!!!! I love it too, Trish, so happy you also like it.
Brian Smith
Dec 22
I live here in Hawaii and added Kona Coffee glazed mac nuts to the crust and it was a HUGE hit!
Pati
Dec 29
YUM!
Marilyn Ann Kimbrough-Ash
Sep 18
I love cheesecake and your show!!! This receipe was shown this during one of today’s episodes and I can’t wait to make it but I have a question though…what would be a good substitute for the pecans, nuts etc. How about maybe chocolate chips or toffee chips…what do you think? Any ideas would be most welcomed!
Pati
Sep 26
I’ve had luck leaving out the nuts and putting fresh berries on top before… but chocolate chips do sound interesting… let me know how it turns out!
Miguel F Martinez
Aug 05
This cheesecake is so easy to make and AMAZING! Making it again today for a BBQ tomorrow.
Pati
Aug 10
YAY!!!!
Jennifer
Jun 30
Everything I make from your site is a total knockout! This cheesecake is DIVINE!
Pati
Jun 30
Love that you love it!
Sandy
Nov 23
Just want to say this is a great simple recipe and has already become a family favorite. We’ve even improvised and made them in cupcake trays so that they’re easily shared at a potluck. It comes out just as good!
Pati
Nov 23
Yum!
Christie
Sep 10
This was the first time that I have ever made cheesecake. Actually I made all of the recipes in this show. Pati, I absolutely love what you do and how you do what you do. Everything was easy and affordable. I felt so proud of myself. Thank you
Pati
Sep 10
Christie: You just made my day! So happy you liked them all… and I hope you try more..
Ora Riv
Aug 31
Hi, I was so excited to try this recipe but was a bit nervous about it not ever making cheesecake. I searched for a video of the show and was unable to find it. I like to see the episode right before I try it out. I had a bit of trouble but the final result was fantastic! Mine did not come out like the picture even though I followed every step. Not sure what happened but it tasted very good.
Pati
Sep 06
Very happy that you liked it! Will try to post a video soon…
Margarita Keller
Jul 18
Pati, I saw your Dulce de Leche cheesecake show. Looked awesome. Anything made with Cajeta has to be great! I have made this recipe twice and there never much in leftovers after my grandsons get done with it. my daughter and I and gluten intolerant so I did substitute GF crackers in the crust. Can’t wait to make this again.
Pati
Jul 19
Thrilled to hear you tried it and had good results!
Naomi Medina
Jun 24
I am making the cheesecake as soon as i can. It looks so yummy. I was looking for an easy cheesecake to make, and i found it. Thank you Pati.
Pati
Jun 24
Con gusto!
Lily
Jun 10
Hi Pati
Made your wonderful Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. It was my very first time making a homemade cheesecake. I found it very easy to make and bake. Simple and straight forward. The flavors absolutely work!! It came out perfect! The cheesecake was the hit of the party. Everybody now wants the recipe so I am referring them to this site! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!
My best, Lily
Pati
Jun 12
Hi Lily, Thank you for making the cake for your friends! Glad to hear they enjoyed it & thanks for sending them to my site!!
Albeza
May 09
Hello Patti
Saw your show today and my mouth was watery when I saw JuJu eating the dulce de leche cheesecake lol
Will try to make it for Father’s Day. It just looks so delicious!!
Thank you so much for your show.
Viva Mexico!!!!!
Albeza
Pati
May 10
Sounds perfect for Father’s day!
Jesusita
Apr 14
My husband and I watch your show on Sunday nights after all the kids go to bed. Sunday night my husband requested we try EVERY SINGLE RECIPE on this episode. He’s especially looking forward to this cheesecake. He even took notes for me on ingredients. 🙂 Your boys are adorable. Would love to see more of “The Juju Show!” Too funny! I love that they tease you about the way you say “Fish”. Looks like you have a very happy family! 🙂
Pati
Apr 16
So happy you will try them all!
Carolina
Apr 10
Patti, this is DELICIOSO!! This is the second time I make this cheese cake. My family doesn’t eat too much sweets, so I only did 1/2 of the dulce de leche topping, & added a little extra pecans all over the top. They loved it!
Pati
Apr 12
YUM, Carolina!
Miriam
Feb 11
Pati , el postre de leche cheese cake esta super delicioso, tengo dieta de glutten free por ESo yo hice mis galettas ️gracias mil exito
Pati
Feb 11
Gracias!
Nitza
Feb 03
Hi Pati, I saw your show for the first time yesterday and had to DVR it. I saw you and Juju making the cheesecake and it looked sooooo good. What I found funny was that I used to call my daughter Juju too. Anyway my question to you is that on the TV show it looks like you are using 2 packs 8oz each of creamcheese but the written receipe only calls for 1 package? Please clarify. Thank you.
Pati
Feb 03
The recipe on here is right ; )
Melanya Skorohodoff
Jan 05
Hi patty im so excited to make this cheesecake for our Russian Christmas 🙂
Pati
Jan 06
Thank you for making it! Hope everyone enjoys!!
Jose A Castro
Dec 25
Paty
Cocinas delicioso gracias por enseñar la camisa mexicana me encanta no me pierdo tus shows con mi esposa le encanta también y me enseñas tips para añadir lo A mi cocina gracias sigue con tu show felicidades
Pati
Dec 29
Muchas gracias Jose y muchas gracias por ver mi show con tu esposa, feliz 2015!
Pam
Nov 25
Oh,I see what she means. There is a dark thin layer…as if the dulcet de Leche was spread thin, then the sour cream mix is on top of that. Never noticed that before. 🙂
Carolina
Nov 25
Okay, I’m confused. If I follow the recipe as written, I will have 3 layers. From bottom to top: Crust, cheesecake, dulce.
However, the photo on this post shows it from bottom to top: crust, dulce, cheesecake.
Is it possible to make it as shown on the photo? Won’t the dulce layer break down in the oven while the cheesecake layer bakes?
Pati
Nov 25
Hola Carolina, Happy you want to try my recipe! If you follow the recipe as written, it should come out like the photo. That’s how it looks after it bakes.
billie
Oct 13
saw your show & i’m a bit confused. the picture shows 3 layers (from bottom: crust, cheesecake, dulce de leche topping – correct?)in yesterday’s episode, you poured the dulce de leche mixture on TOP of the cooled & set cheesecake batter. you did NOT blend it in with the cheesecake batter. so why does the 2nd layer (presumably cheesecake) on this site look more like chocolate? & why is it so much thinner than the dulce de leche topping? i’d love to make this soon. please advise. thank you!! 🙂
Pati
Oct 13
Hola Billie, You are correct! The dulce de leche mixture is not mixed with the cheesecake batter. Follow the recipe as written & you will have 3 layers. I’m so happy you are making my recipe – hope you enjoy!!
Juliet
Sep 15
I saw you make this Dulce de Leche cheesecake and knew it was what I wanted for my birthday cake, even if it meant making it myself. It was amazing and easy! Thank you, Pati.
Pati
Sep 16
So happy you tried it, Juliet! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!!
Caris O.
Aug 31
This recipe was my first time ever making cheesecake… And I don’t think I’ll ever use another recipe!!! I think I’ve made it about five times and let’s just say it doesn’t last very long so I have to make sure to take my slice first 🙂
Pati
Aug 31
YAY!
Laura
Aug 17
You make everything that looks complicated to make so easy and afforable! I didn’t have much expectation on my first attempt to make the cheesecake, but I was so surprised how good it turned out! I was going to buy a cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory for a birthday party, but I’m saving my money and making this cheesecake instead. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
Sylvia
Aug 03
Hi Pati!
I saw your show for the first time yesterday by chance, and I have to say I have been missing out!!
I have checked, and I am not able to catch your shows regularly, (due to cable provider) but I am grateful I can visit your site as often as I can.
24 hrs later and I have already made Nana Jose’s flourless recipe, my son tried it and immediately went back for seconds. I am thrilled. I am now at the cooling stages of this Deulce de leche recipe, and I can’t wait to try it tomorrow ( going to let it cool overnight as you suggested)!! I was unable to find La Lechera so I had to use what my nearest grocery store provided..(perhaps that’s why my recipe is not as “browned” as the pic? Next time I will definitely hunt down La Lechera dulce de leche.
I am already a huge fan, and can’t wait to try out more recipes!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us all!!!
Pati
Aug 05
Hola Sylvia, Thank you for writing! I am thrilled that you are already trying so many recipes so soon after you found the show!! For the La Lechera, you can put your zip code in this webpage to find out who carries it near you: http://www.elmejornido.com/en/store-locator
Luis Gonzalez
Jul 13
I love your show and especially this dulce de leche cheesecake recipe. It was a hit at my annual taquiza party! Gracias!
Pati
Jul 13
Gracias a ti for making it, Luis!
Pam
Jul 06
Pati….
After seeing this episode many times, I decided to finally make the cheesecake this weekend. It was fabulous!! And so easy….I think I put it in the fridge too soon because there were little pale spots on the top from condensation dripping. Other than that, it was not hard at all. I did have to cook mine longer to get it to set, but that’s probably just my oven.
Thanks so much for all you do…I enjoy your recipes and watching your program. Love seeing the different regions of Mexico.
Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
Pati
Jul 07
Thank you so much, Pam!!
Tamara
Jul 05
Hi Pati!
We love your show in our house! I have been baking cheesecakes, recently, and am drooling over this one!! I have one question (a general baking question, which specifically relates to this recipe) before I bake this cheesecake.
If I use a 10 inch springform pan when baking a cheesecake, is there a difference in baking time?? Say, if I have a 9 inch pan recipe and want to use a 10 inch pan- would I cook it for less time? This recipe seems to have 9 or 10 inch pans as interchangeable, and I remember you using a 10-inch in the episode, but is there a difference in the cooking time that could possibly be noted on the recipe, for nervous bakers?
Thanks so much!!
Blessings,
Tamara
Pati
Jul 07
Hola Tamara, Thank you for watching & for your message! I hope you do try the dulce de leche cheesecake. Bake it for the 35 minutes as written in the recipe, making sure it is set and lightly browned on top before removing from the oven. For a nine-inch pan, it might take a couple minutes longer in the oven, but I would still check it at 35 minutes.
Priva
Jul 04
Patty
Your recepie for the cheesecake is now a big success in Buenos Aires,
My cousin made it and loved it
Mayra
Jul 03
Hola Pati!!!
My low carb diet went down the drain tonight. I saw this Dulce de Leche Cheese Cake recipe and made it with the help of my stepson,which is a “cheseecakeaholic” :o) Simply delicioso!!!!
Big fan of your recipe and your tv show.
Cyntia
Jun 26
El postre se mira delicioso; espero cocinarlo pronto. Gracias Pati por tus recetas tan deliciosas.
Pati
Jun 29
Con mucho gusto, Cyntia!
Dan
May 26
Hi Pati. Just saw the show in which you made this cheesecake and wanted to give it a try. However I noticed that the recipe on your website uses a can of La Lechera in the filling while on the show you use a can of sweetened condensed milk. Does it make much difference which one you use?
ana
May 20
Patti I love your show and the way you introduce your food they always look so yummy. The new episode are more outgoing and we see more of México and your family, beautiful! I have five monsters of my own, we love the trees leche cake and its so easy to make. My next one will be duelce de leche cheesecake for fathers day, I’m sure its going to be the second best favorite. Thank you Patti, blessing Ana
Pati
May 20
Hi Ana, So happy you like the new season, I like it much better than the past ones too! Delighted to hear the Dulce de Leche cheesecake will have a repeated appearance at your table… Hope it stays as a keeper!
Dan
May 26
Never mind! I didn’t read the recipe closely and only saw La Lechera in the ingredient list and did not realize it CLEARLY states sweetened condensed milk! My bad.
Doris Leon
May 17
me encanto tu show , estoy en duda de la tercera capa de el cheesecake , por cuanto timpo va al horno , he tratado de ver el video otra vez pero no dice, si por favor me aclaras esto. gracias , Doris
Pati
May 18
Aqui mismo esta la receta, Doris!
Melissa
May 14
Hi Pati, I saw this episode and I just have to say I loved all your wonderful recipes!! They were so easy to make and my family just loved it!! Especially the cheesecake! Always look forward to watching your show!! 🙂
Pati
May 14
Thank you!!
Ivette
May 12
Tengo un frasco de cajeta quemada hecha de leche de cabra. Se puede utilizar? Cual es la diferencia entre cajeta y dulce de leche?
I have a jar of “cajeta quemada” made of goat’s milk. Can I use that instead of the dulce de leche? What is the difference?
Pati
May 12
Yes, of course. Dulce de Leche tends to be lighter, cajeta a bit more intricate. Both will work phenomenally well.
cynthia
May 10
Hi, My Names Cindy I Just Made This Cheesecake But My Batter Was A Lil Runny But I Don’t Know If That’s Normal Or Not? And I Got LilLTiny Lumps Of Cream Cheese In My Batter Too.
Pati
May 11
It should be a little runny, and the clumps may have been from the cream cheese being too could, or maybe you needed to mix it a bit more??
Cali
May 10
Pati
Bueniiisimo tu programa! Voy a tratar de hacer el cheese cake.
Gracias por las recetas.
Pati
May 11
Gracias a tí por verlo!
Bebe Danz
May 03
Hi Pati,
I always look forward to seeing your show on Saturday morning
here in the Texas Hill Country. Today I saw the Tres Leches
Cheesecake and fell in love.
My grandson loves cheesecake most of all. He will be 24 on
June 10 and this will be his birthday cake. Can’t wait, but
meanwhile I’ll make another for a family gathering.
Your boys are great. Treasure your time with them. I am 71 and
the time just flies.
Bebe
Pati
May 03
Oh Bebe… I am feeling time flying right past me too!
Dora Roa
Apr 22
Hola Pati, que excelente programa me facina el ambiente que han creado. Un ambiente muy familiar, porque haci tengo mis recuerdos de nina en la cocina con mi madrecita aprendiendo de ella. Ahora mis hijos igual son sus recuerdos mas bonitos y todavia cuando me visitan la cocina es nuestro encuentro!! Felicitaciones me encanta tu show. PS: tambien aprendo nuevos techniques.
Pati
Apr 22
Gracias por su mensaje Dora! la cocina es también el punto de encuentro de mi familia…
Juan
Apr 20
Hola Pati
Solo para dar gracias por las recetas yo no se cocinar pero vi tu show y agarre valor jaja today is my first cooking experience with my kids and invited my sobrinos for alphabet soup and dulce de leche cheesecake I hope everything goes well..God bless you
Pati
Apr 20
Juan: I hope everything goes well as well! I hope this is one of many recipes que pruebes en casa. Gracias por escribir!
Bill
Mar 28
Got this today and will be making it soon. Thank you for always explaining what the ingredients are. I want to know what is the raw sugar called that you grate from a hard block. I have not found it in my local stores so I will go to a Mexican grocery and would like to know what to ask for.
Pati
Mar 28
Thanks, Bill! It is called piloncillo, here is more info http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/2009/11/piloncillo/
Priva
Mar 10
Hola Patti
I made the cake its sooo easy to make
It was delicioso
Gracias!!!!!
Elaine
Mar 10
The cheesecake was such a hit of our big sale thank you so much for the recipe and it was still delicious I made two.
Pati
Mar 10
Yey!
Lisa
Feb 23
Hi! Thank you for sharing your recipes. I am making the Dulce de Leche cheesecake. My home smells just heavenly. I had a hard time finding the Dulce de Leche but finally ran across it at one of my local stores. My family can hardly wait to try the cheesecake and I might add, it was very easy to make. Thank you again.
Pati
Feb 23
Thank you for writing, Lisa!
priva
Feb 22
can’t wait to try it
muy buenmozos tus hijos
Pati
Feb 23
Jaja! Gracias.
Angie
Feb 08
My 5 year old son Gabe and I just finished watching your show and now feel inspired and hungry =). We plan on making this cheesecake tomorrow.
Pati
Feb 09
Great to hear, Angie!
Jane
Feb 02
Love Patis enthusiasm and LOVE seeing her boys on the show. Am going to make the cheesecake pretty soon. Know it will be good!
Spike
Feb 02
Saw this yesterday. Having the cheesecake tonight. YUMMM
Pati
Feb 02
YUM!
wanda
Feb 01
How do I find/make dulce de leche?
Lisa
Feb 24
Hi Wanda-I found the Dulce De Leche in the international section of my grocery store. If your store doesn’t carry it you can go to YouTube where they have tutorials on how to make Dulce de Leche or you can order it through Amazon. I will say I tried to make it following the YouTube tutorial and found it to be quite messy and time consuming. I hope you’re able to find it at your store. Happy baking!
Lisa
Feb 24
Hi Wanda-I found the Dulce De Leche in the international section of my grocery store. If your store doesn’t carry it you can go to YouTube where they have tutorials on how to make Dulce de Leche or you can order it through Amazon. I will say I tried to make it following the YouTube tutorial and found it to be quite messy and time consuming. I hope you’re able to find it at your store. Happy baking!
Steve
Apr 25
Lisa,
Just made my first batch of dulce de leche in the oven. Easy, no mess, little work and I can’t stop eating it. Google “dulce de leche oven method”. If I can do it anyone can. Takes about 1.5 hours of baking.
Don Welch
Feb 01
Loved this episode! Your children are delightful, and JuJu’s performance was hilarious! Will be making the cheesecake for an event tomorrow.
Magdalena
Jan 31
My husband and I enjoy watching your show together. Today will be the third time I make this dessert. It’s oh so good!!! And easy to make. Your boys are adorable, Juju has stolen our heart. Looking forward to more recipes.
¡Saludos y buen provecho!
Pati
Feb 01
Hi Magdalena, I will pass on to Juju. Thanks for watching!
Tomeca
Jan 30
Hi,
I saw this episode the other week and have made everything except cheesecake. Which I am making on tomorrow. My family have enjoyed everything I’ve made so far. My are helping me with the cheesecake as well, they’re so excited.
Thank you.
Pati
Jan 30
Thank YOU!
Claudia R.
Jan 24
My 6 year old daughter and I tried your recipe and let me tell you everyone loved it. We saw the episode together and she quickly said “Mami I want to make that cake like Juju”.
Pati
Jan 25
So delighted to hear Claudia!
Conni
Jan 21
Watched your episode on PBS last Saturday. Tried your recipes and try were all excellent.
Pati
Jan 21
Yey! Thanks for taking the time to write.