Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake that is sure to steal the show at any gathering. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling swirled with luscious butterscotch sauce, and topped with whipped cream and more butterscotch, every bite is a heavenly delight.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits, finely crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
For the cheesecake filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butterscotch sauce plus extra for swirling
For the topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup butterscotch sauce
- 1/2 cup crushed cookies or biscuits
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 325°F (160°C) and wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with foil.
- Prepare crust: Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and brown sugar for the crust. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool slightly.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Blend in sour cream, vanilla, and 1/2 cup butterscotch sauce.
- Layer filling: Pour half the filling into the crust, drizzle with extra butterscotch sauce, and swirl gently. Add remaining filling and repeat swirl.
- Bake: Place pan in a larger baking dish, pour hot water halfway up the sides for a water bath. Bake 55–65 minutes or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool and chill: Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Remove from oven, refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Before serving, top with whipped cream, drizzle with butterscotch sauce, and sprinkle with crushed cookies.
Notes
- For a spiced variation, use gingersnap cookies for the crust.
- Homemade butterscotch sauce offers deeper flavor than store-bought.
- This cheesecake is even better the next day after chilling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
