caramel-swirl cheesecake dessert

15 Pinches 1 Photo
Huntsville, AL
Updated on Aug 5, 2015

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Rate
prep time 40 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 12-15 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup flaked coconut, lightly toasted
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 - eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping

How To Make caramel-swirl cheesecake dessert

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and coconut; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Press into a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Step 2
    For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and ricotta until blended. Add sugar and flour and mix well. Combine cream and vanilla; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread filling over crust. Drizzle with caramel topping; gently cut through filling with a knife to swirl.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1-1/2 hours. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

Comment & Reviews

Comments and reviews are disabled on unpublished recipes.
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes