Caramel-Swirl Cheesecake Dessert
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 40 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12-15 servings.
A rich ricotta-cream cheese filling, and a luscious caramel drizzle make this dessert from Gilda Lester of Millsboro, Delaware irresistible.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted
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FILLING:
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3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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3 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and coconut; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
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2.
Press into a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
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3.
For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and ricotta until blended. Add sugar and flour and mix well. Combine cream and vanilla; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
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4.
Spread filling over crust. Drizzle with caramel topping; gently cut through filling with a knife to swirl.
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5.
Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1-1/2 hours. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 419 calories, 31g fat (20g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
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