Caramel Stripe Cheesecake Recipe

Caramel Stripe Cheesecake RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Caramel Stripe Cheesecake Recipe Rating 5

"I love to bake cheesecakes, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried," says Brenda LaBrie, Clark, South Dakota.

1
[X]

Rate Caramel Stripe Cheesecake Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Caramel Stripe Cheesecake Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 40 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 12-14 Servings
35 40 75

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • CARAMEL TOPPING:
  • 12 caramels
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 4 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
  • Whipped cream and coarsely chopped pecans, optional

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack to cool. Reduce heat to 350°.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in cream and vanilla. Pour into crust.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  • In a small saucepan, melt caramels with cream over medium heat, stirring constantly. In another saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter with cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Drizzle caramel and chocolate toppings over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Just before serving, remove sides of pan. Garnish with whipped cream and pecans if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 14 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 442 calories, 30 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 122 mg cholesterol, 283 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Stripe Cheesecake in Taste of Home June/July 2003, p54

Healthy Cooking

Featured Videos

  • Perfect Cheesecake

    New-York Style Cheesecake Recipe.Cheesecake is wonderful for entertaining because it can be prepared ahead. Here are some tricks for making the perfect decadent cheesecake. You is for your favorite recipe.More Delicious Cheesecake Recipes:Pineapple Orange Cheesecake Recipe.Savory Herb Cheesecake Recipe.German Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe.

Comfort Food Diet

Try the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Online FREE for 7 days! It's an easy-to-follow diet plan you can do while enjoying delicious dishes!

Learn More >

New! Taste of Home Recipe Box

Organize your recipes into folders, personalize with notes, and easily share with friends.

Learn More >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Caramel Stripe Cheesecake (1)

Caramel Stripe Cheesecake Recipe

Caramel Stripe Cheesecake

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >


Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by andiecam

1 Of the best cheesecakes I have ever taste yummy yummy. it is a must try

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT