The Right Fit
Eating cheesecake is like buying shoes, you have to try on a lot to find just the right fit. I try to make a new cheesecake recipe at least once a month in order to find the perfect, dreamy cake. I've found a lot that I really like but only a few that I absolutely love.
Ms Paula Deen, is my 'go to girl' when it comes baking. More often than not, she offers up recipes that make me swoon. Unfortunately, this recipe left wanting for the rich, dense, and creamy texture of Traditional New York Cheesecake. The recipe is lighter than the traditional New York Style, but still offered up a delightful texture and flavor, well worth preparing. I just want more!
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New York Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
Description
Adapted from Paula Deen Cheesecake with Praline Sauce
Ingredients
- Crust
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons melted butter
¼ cup (½ stick) butter
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
5 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sour cream
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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For crust, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Pat mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch spring form pan.
Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and granulated sugar. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, and then beat in vanilla. Pour the filling into crust and bake for 1 hour. Remove cake from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the topping: In a bowl, mix sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until well blended. Spread mixture over warm cake and return to the oven for additional 4 minutes. (cool the total 10 minutes or topping will not be even). Let the cake cool to room temperature in the pan, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. At serving time, run a table knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake from the pan. Removes sides of the pan and place cake on a platter, leaving it on the bottom of the pan. Pour prepared caramel over the cake, store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
Keywords: Caramel Cheesecake, Caramel Sauce, Cheesecake Recipe,
Just Wait
I'm always too impatient to wait out the suggested cooling time thus, my cake almost split into two pieces when I loosened the spring form pan! When will I ever learn? Happily, I was able to salvage the aesthetics of my cake by pouring half a jar of prepared caramel sauce over the top.
I also had issues with the topping. Plan to make a double recipe for that step, to ensure enough topping for your cake. The cake was delicious, but I still prefer a creamier textured cheesecake.
Jordan
Having a great and mouthwatering thought on your mind for a Cheesecake with a Caramel Sauce it what everyone wants to enjoy with.
With your recipe the taste of Caramel Sauce with a Cheesecake it will take you to the pleasureful feelings which you had ever enjoyed.
athomewithrebecka
Thank you Jordan!
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Hi Rebecka,
Your cheesecake looks delicious! The caramel over the top makes it so hard to resist! Wish I could have a slice right now, have not made or eaten cheesecakes such as this, in ages!
athomewithrebecka
Thanks Joy, I found the cake to be better 24 hours after refrigeration. Much smoother in texture and flavor. I've joined a few of you newer blog/recipe link ups. I plan to get more active with meeting and greeting new bloggers as well as sharing new recipes with the link ups once my children get back to school Life has been crazy here so I haven't devoted enough time to my blog as I need to. Thanks for always being there!!