Description
A decadent butterscotch cheesecake topped with a warm drizzle, perfect for celebrations and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips for topping
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and brown sugar together until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl and mix until incorporated.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Fold in butterscotch chips evenly.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil and place it in a large roasting pan. Pour hot water into the roasting pan halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, leaving the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butterscotch chips and heavy cream. Microwave until smooth.
- Let cool slightly and drizzle over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Best stored in an airtight container. This cheesecake pairs well with coffee or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 406
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg