Description
A rich and creamy butterscotch cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add ¾ cup of granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butterscotch chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, then fold the melted butterscotch into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the cream cheese and butterscotch mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream, remaining ¼ cup of sugar, and flour until smooth. Spread this mixture over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a pinch of sea salt to the butterscotch mixture before folding it into the cream cheese.
- You can also top the cheesecake with whipped cream and extra butterscotch sauce for an indulgent finish.
- For a chocolate twist, substitute half of the butterscotch chips with chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg