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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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This rich, creamy cheesecake features chocolate-covered toffee bits in the crust and topping. It's the perfect dessert for any celebration.Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
1/3 cup butter, melted |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup milk chocolate english toffee bits |
filling: |
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream |
3 teaspoons vanilla extract |
4 eggs, lightly beaten |
topping: |
1-1/2 cups sour cream |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 cup milk chocolate english toffee bits |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter and vanilla. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until set; cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with toffee bits.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet.
3. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen.
4. For topping, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Yield: 12-14 servings.
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