SALTED BUTTERSCOTCH CHEESECAKE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Salted Butterscotch Cheesecake image

Salted butterscotch is everywhere-candy, ice cream and now...cheesecake! Silky smooth cheesecake is dressed with a decadent butterscotch sauce that really stands out next to the salty pretzel crust. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/4 cups finely crushed pretzels
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten
BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese, softened
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a small bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, whisk the condensed milk, milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in pudding mixture and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° for 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt., In a small bowl, combine Mascarpone cheese and 1/3 cup sauce until smooth. Spread over cooled cheesecake; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce., Remove sides of pan. Just before serving, sprinkle cheesecake with sea salt; drizzle with butterscotch sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 calories, Fat 50g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Zeeshan Ali
[email protected]

I'm giving this recipe 2 stars.


Kurthum Suleiman
[email protected]

I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Salma
[email protected]

Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.


Azhar Rajpoot Azhar Rajpoot
[email protected]

The crust was a bit too crumbly.


TWINKLE STAR
[email protected]

This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste.


Abigail Jaimes
[email protected]

I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as creamy as I expected.


pulati faluke
[email protected]

This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion.


Asif Gafoor Asif Gafoor
[email protected]

I would recommend using a high-quality butterscotch sauce for this recipe.


Moses Mayuot
[email protected]

This cheesecake is very rich, so a little goes a long way.


Nasir Rana
[email protected]

I had some trouble getting the cheesecake to set properly, but the flavor was still great.


Freeman Ocansey
[email protected]

The cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the butterscotch sauce was amazing.


MD Naim
[email protected]

This cheesecake is so delicious and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sopna Bagom
[email protected]

I love this recipe! The cheesecake is always a hit when I make it.


Mary Oghenetega
[email protected]

This cheesecake is a must-try! The salted butterscotch sauce is incredible.


Jack Marcos
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


sajid design
[email protected]

This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and buttery, and the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy. The butterscotch sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


faswirah katims
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one changed my mind. The butterscotch sauce was rich and flavorful, and the cheesecake itself was perfectly light and fluffy. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Stacey Faragher
[email protected]

This salted butterscotch cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet and salty was perfect, and the cheesecake was incredibly creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.