toffee cheesecake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

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

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

Ingredients For toffee cheesecake

  • 1 1/2 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 c
    toasted almond, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt (optional)
  • FILLING
  • 4 pkg
    (8 ounce) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla
  • 1 1/4 c
    toffee pieces (crushed heath or skor bars)
  • TOPPING
  • 1
    (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make toffee cheesecake

  • 1
    Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, almonds, brown sugar and salt in medium bowl. Add butter and stir.
  • 2
    Press into bottom and 1 inch up sides of 10 inch spring form pan. Bake 5 minutes at 350 degrees. Set aside.
  • 3
    Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  • 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.
  • 5
    Bake 1 hour or until edges are puffed, but center is barely set.
  • 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.
  • 7
    Chill in refrigerator over night.
  • 8
    Decorate with 2 tbsp. reserved crushed Heath or Skor bars before serving.

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