Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake
"After spending years living in Seattle, I’ve become a coffee junkie! I had to relocate across the country for a time, so I created this cheesecake with the flavors of salted caramel, coffee and espresso. It lifted me up on days when I felt blue about leaving one of the world’s great coffee destinations. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers
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1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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FILLING:
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3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
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4 large eggs, lightly beaten
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TOPPING:
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1/2 cup hot caramel ice cream topping
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1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
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