BUTTERSCOTCH CARAMEL CHEESECAKE
It’s that time of year when a bit of indulgence is glorified, or at least tolerated only to be compensated for with those ill fated New Years resolutions. This week’s recipe is definitely one of those ultimate indulgences. Add it to your list of must tries for the holiday season…….Enjoy!
Ingredients
CRUST:
• 1 3/4 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
FILLING:
• 1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels, divided
• 1 can (14 oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 4 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
• Whipped topping
Method
PREHEAT oven to 325° F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 9-inch spring form pan with double layer of heavy-duty foil.
FOR CRUST:
COMBINE graham cracker crumbs, butter, granulated sugar and nuts in medium bowl. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 1-inch up side of prepared pan.
FOR FILLING:
REMOVE 2 tablespoons of morsels and set aside for garnish. Heat milk and remaining morsels in medium saucepan over low heat until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth; remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
BEAT cream cheese, granulated sugar, flour and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until combined. Add butterscotch mixture; beat until smooth. Add eggs, beat just until combined. Pour into prepared pan. Place pan in large roasting pan; fill roasting pan with warm water half way up side of spring form pan.
BAKE for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until 2 1/2-inch area around outside edge appears set when gently shaken. Carefully remove cheesecake from water. Pull foil away from pan and lift spring form pan out of foil to wire rack. Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Run knife around edge of cheesecake. Cover; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
TO SERVE:
Remove side of pan. Spread caramel topping over top of cheesecake. Pipe outer edge of cheesecake with whipped topping. Garnish with reserved morsels, if desired.
Original recipe and image courtesy of Tracey Thomas as appearing on www.nestlegoodgoodlife.ca
