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Mexican Cheesecake Recipe With Lechera

La Lechera (or Leite Moça in Portuguese) is a Nestle brand of dry milk products, condensed milk, yogurts, various other puddings, and ice creams. This product has been primarily targeted towards Hispanic regions in the United States, all over Latin America, and in Spain. However, today its availability is spreading and more recipes call for some ingredients in this product range. For this cheesecake with Lechera, we will be using their sweetened condensed milk. It will add creaminess, moisture, and of course, sweetness!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time55 mins
setting6 hrs
Total Time7 hrs 25 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake with lechera, how to make mexican cheesecake, mexican cheesecake recipe with lechera, mexican style cheesecake
Servings: 10

Equipment

  • 9-inch round springform cake pan
  • Non-stick cooking spray or non-stick baking paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand or stand mixer
  • Rubber or silicone spatula

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the Crust

  • 3 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • Pinch of fine salt

Ingredients for the Lechera Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 can La Lechera condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 350°F (180°C). Line the cake pan with baking paper or spray it with a non-stick baking spray. This step isn't really necessary because the crust contains loads of butter, which will automatically act as the non-stick element. However, you can never be too safe when it comes to cheesecake.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of the crust ingredients until a uniform mixture is made. Then, press the crust inside of the lined baking pan. Make sure that you press the crumb firmly against the bottom and sides of the pan.
  • Then, pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Once pre-baked, remove and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes.
  • First, in a large mixing bowl, cream the cream cheese until it has become light and fluffy. Make sure to scrape the sides so the entire batch is equally whipped.
  • Then, add one egg at a time, beating well between each addition. Once you have a smooth mixture, add the La Lechera condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Make sure the mixer is running at a low to medium speed.
  • Keep mixing until you have a smooth uniform batter.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter inside of the pre-baked crust. Bake the cheesecake for 45-55 minutes, or until it has been fully baked. Your cheesecake will also have a lightly browned top.
  • To cool this cheesecake, you have to be patient. Once baked, turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool inside it with the door slightly ajar. After an hour, remove it from the oven and cool it at room temperature for another hour.
  • Finally, wrap the entire springform pan with plastic wrap and store it inside the fridge for at least 4 hours. We prefer setting the cheesecake in the fridge overnight.

Notes

Now, it is important to make the crust an even thickness at the bottom and against the sides of the cake pan. You can decide how high you want to make the sides, but we highly recommend making it as tall as the cheesecake will be. This will ensure that the entire filling is "protected" and will hold well.