Ingredients
– For the Crust:
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– For the Cheesecake Filling:
– 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup sour cream
– ½ cup butterscotch chips, melted
– For the Topping:
– ½ cup butterscotch sauce
– ¼ cup toffee bits
– Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Creating the Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
3. Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
4. Add the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Incorporate Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream and melted butterscotch chips until just combined.
6. Pour into Crust: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Bake: Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
8. Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then, refrigerate for at least 90 minutes or until fully chilled.
9. Prepare the Topping: Once chilled, drizzle butterscotch sauce over the top of the cheesecake. Sprinkle with toffee bits for added texture.
10. Serve: If desired, top with whipped cream before slicing and serving.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 6g