Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a spiced caramel crumble topping that is easy to make and doesn’t crack.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the sour cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel sauce until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
- Before serving, drizzle with additional caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add ½ cup of cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture.
- Swap the nuts for crushed cookies or toffee bits for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg