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Caramel Cheesecake

14 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

16 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
The gooey caramel on top really makes this cheesecake. It's definitely a family favorite. —Rena Fields, Sackets Harbor, New York
Caramel Cheesecake
Caramel Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • CARAMEL SAUCE:
  • 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
  • 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 3/4 in. up sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into prepared crust. Place pan on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
  4. In a large heavy saucepan, melt caramels with milk over low heat; stir until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Cool to room temperature. Remove rim from springform pan. Serve cheesecake with caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 352 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.