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Easy Recipe for Caramel Cheesecake with Toffee Topping

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade), plus more for drizzling

For the Toffee Topping:

  • 1/2 cup toffee bits
  • Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
  • Whipped cream for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent leaks.
  2. Mix Crust Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well mixed.
  3. Press into Pan: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. Beat Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, just until blended. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Mix in Sour Cream and Caramel: Fold in the sour cream, then swirl in 3/4 cup of caramel sauce.
  4. Pour over Crust: Pour the filling over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Bake the Cheesecake:

  1. Bake: Place the springform pan in a large baking pan. Add hot water to the larger pan to come halfway up the side of the springform pan, creating a water bath.
  2. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until the center is just set and the top appears dull.
  3. Cool: Remove the springform pan from the water bath and remove the aluminum foil. Cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen the sides from the pan with a knife; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.

Add the Toffee Topping:

  1. Before Serving: Sprinkle the toffee bits evenly over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
  2. Drizzle Caramel: Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top before serving.
  3. Optional Garnish: Add dollops of whipped cream around the edge for an extra touch of elegance.
  • Author: Maria