CARAMEL CASHEW CHEESECAKE
When a friend served this luscious cheesecake at a birthday party, I left with the recipe. Every time I make it, rave reviews and recipe requests come my way. -Pat Price, Bucyrus, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet., In a small bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cashews, confectioners' sugar and salt. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs and cream; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 65-75 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. , Before serving cheesecake, combine sugar and water in saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cover and boil 2 minutes. Uncover; boil until mixture is golden brown and a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), about 8 minutes. , Remove from heat. Stir in cream until smooth, about 5 minutes (mixture will appear lumpy at first). Add cashews; cool to lukewarm., Remove cheesecake to a serving platter. Spoon cooled caramel over cheesecake. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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Qamar Muneer
[email protected]I can't wait to try this cheesecake. It looks amazing!
ADEKANBI ADETUNJI
[email protected]This cheesecake is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.
Billy Skinner
[email protected]I love the combination of caramel and cashew in this cheesecake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.
Nkululeko Kenneth
[email protected]This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Clarissa Allen
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out like the picture. It was still tasty, but it wasn't what I was expecting.
Mamelo Youth OutReach Uganda
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing!
Nayem Telecom
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Daarshow NPL
[email protected]This cheesecake was a disaster! The crust was soggy and the cheesecake itself was too dense. I won't be making this recipe again.
Theophilus Agyemang Prempeh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was delicious. The caramel sauce was especially good.
Adamu Muhammad
[email protected]This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The caramel and cashew combination is genius.
sushila rokaya
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the caramel sauce.
Kazmin hussain
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this cheesecake, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
carlos gutierrez
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The caramel and cashew combination was divine, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.