RICH SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE

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Great crust, rich texture, and sweet potato flavor.

Provided by ISLANDHALFBREED

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted butter
¼ cup finely chopped pecans
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pinch salt
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and pecans together thoroughly. Press into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Combine cream cheese, brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, and egg yolks in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Fold in sweet potatoes. Blend evaporated milk gradually into the batter.
  • Pour batter over the cooled crust. Place springform pan in a baking pan. Pour in hot water to a depth of 1 inch.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Continue baking until center is firm, about 90 minutes more. Remove pan from the water bath and let cool, at least 1 hour. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 185.7 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 403.9 mg, Sugar 27 g

Nandani Ajara
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. The cheesecake was easy to make and very delicious.


Hellen Lunkuse
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This cheesecake was a nice change from the traditional cheesecake. The sweet potato flavor was interesting and the cheesecake was very creamy.


Lenec J 256
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I thought this cheesecake was delicious! The sweet potato flavor was subtle and the cheesecake was very creamy.


fundy
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This cheesecake was okay. The sweet potato flavor was not very strong and the cheesecake was a bit too dense.


Saib Afgan
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cheesecake was too dense and the sweet potato flavor was not very noticeable.


Heidi Nieman
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This cheesecake was a disappointment. The sweet potato flavor was overpowering and the cheesecake was not very creamy.


Ala Horchani
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This is the best cheesecake I have ever had! The sweet potato flavor is amazing and the cheesecake is so creamy.


Milan Kc
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I loved this cheesecake! The sweet potato flavor was perfect and the cheesecake was so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Dgjchg Xcvhhg
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The cheesecake was delicious! The sweet potato flavor was subtle and the cheesecake was very creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Abid Ali Vlogs
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This cheesecake is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet potato and cheesecake.


xolani mahaye
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sweet potato flavor is not overpowering and the cheesecake is very creamy and decadent.


mumy pretty
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The crust was delicious and the cheesecake was very creamy.


Miki Miko
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I love the rich, creamy texture of this cheesecake. The sweet potato flavor is subtle but adds a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Ghullam Muhammed Sheedi
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This sweet potato cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The unique combination of sweet potato and cheesecake was a crowd-pleaser. The recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out perfectly.