toffee cheesecake

Holland, PA
Updated on Aug 10, 2014

A divine cheesecake, so creamy and delicious with the subtle taste of toffee.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake
yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup toasted almond, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • FILLING
  • 4 packages (8 ounce) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups toffee pieces (crushed heath or skor bars)
  • TOPPING
  • 1 - (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make toffee cheesecake

  • Step 1
    Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, almonds, brown sugar and salt in medium bowl. Add butter and stir.
  • Step 2
    Press into bottom and 1 inch up sides of 10 inch spring form pan. Bake 5 minutes at 350 degrees. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  • Step 4
    Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in vanilla. Set aside 2 tbsp. toffee bits. Stir remaining toffee bits into batter.
  • Step 5
    Bake 1 hour or until edges are puffed, but center is barely set.
  • Step 6
    Topping: Mix sour cream, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl until smooth. Pour topping over hot cheesecake. Bake 5-10 minutes, until just set. Transfer to a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run knife around edges. Cool.
  • Step 7
    Chill in refrigerator over night.
  • Step 8
    Decorate with 2 tbsp. reserved crushed Heath or Skor bars before serving.

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Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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