CARAMEL PRALINE-TOPPED CHEESECAKE

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This cheesecake is a showstopper with its pretty wafer crust, creamy center and the ooey-gooey carmel-pecan topping cascading down the sides. -Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
16 whole vanilla wafers
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
25 caramels
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Mix crushed wafers and sugar; stir in melted butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Arrange vanilla wafers around sides of pan, rounded sides out, pressing gently into crust., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake until center is almost set, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. In a microwave, melt caramels with milk; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake; sprinkle with pecans. Freeze option: Wrap individual portions of cheesecake in plastic wrap and place in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Seal bag and freeze. To use, thaw in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Sanjeed Ferhan
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This cheesecake was delicious! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Hosen Ali
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out very well. The crust was too thick and the filling was too runny.


Khalid Saifullah
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Craig Everhart
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. The caramel praline topping is what made it for me.


Waqas Jameel
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Caitlin De Beer
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This cheesecake is so rich and creamy. I love the way the caramel praline topping melts in my mouth.


Ms Rohit
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The caramel praline topping is the star of the show.


cherish Ezenwelu
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Binda Bhujel
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pralines, but I'm so glad I did! The caramel praline topping is amazing.


Sabir Lashari surgean
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The caramel praline topping is divine!


Milly Komape
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. The caramel praline topping is what made it for me.


Cassie Louks
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The crust was a little too thick for my taste, but the filling and topping were delicious.


Tashanatyrell Tyrell
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. I love the gooey caramel praline topping. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Tashaun Burke
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I love the combination of flavors in this cheesecake. The caramel praline topping is the perfect complement to the creamy cheesecake filling.


Kuteesa John Mark
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The caramel praline topping was the perfect touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.