Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling infused with melted butterscotch chips, and topped with luscious butterscotch sauce and crunchy toffee bits. Perfect for a decadent dessert that impresses every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup butterscotch chips, melted
Topping
- ½ cup butterscotch sauce
- ¼ cup toffee bits
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan to prepare for the crust.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the springform pan to form an even crust layer.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract to blend flavors evenly.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well but carefully not to overmix, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Incorporate Sour Cream and Butterscotch: Gently fold in the sour cream and melted butterscotch chips, combining ingredients without deflating the mixture.
- Pour Filling over Crust: Pour the cheesecake filling onto the prepared crust and smooth the surface with a spatula for an even layer.
- Bake Cheesecake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually, preventing cracks.
- Chill: Remove cheesecake from oven and let it cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 90 minutes to fully set.
- Prepare Topping: Drizzle butterscotch sauce evenly over the chilled cheesecake and sprinkle with toffee bits to add texture and sweetness.
- Serve: Optionally top with whipped cream before slicing and serving this decadent dessert.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
- Do not overmix after adding eggs to avoid a dense cheesecake.
- Gradual cooling helps prevent cracks on the cheesecake surface.
- Chilling time is essential for the cheesecake to fully set and develop flavor.
- Whipped cream topping is optional but adds a light, creamy contrast.
