Caramel Crunch Cheesecake 🧀🍯

Caramel Crunch Cheesecake 🧀🍯

Ingredients:

• For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

• For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs

• For the Topping:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 1/4 cup caramelized sugar bits or toffee bits

Instructions:

Prepare the Crust:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract, beating until combined.

Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed just until blended after each addition.

Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.

Bake the Cheesecake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.

Remove from the oven and cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare the Topping:

In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled cheesecake.

Drizzle caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with caramelized sugar bits or toffee bits.

Serve and Enjoy:

Slice and serve this luscious Caramel Crunch Cheesecake. Enjoy the creamy filling, crunchy topping, and the rich caramel flavor!

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