CARAMEL CASHEW CHEESECAKE

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When a friend served this luscious cheesecake at a birthday party, I left with the recipe. Every time I make it, rave reviews and recipe requests come my way. -Pat Price, Bucyrus, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup cold butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped unsalted cashews, toasted
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup unsalted cashews, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet., In a small bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cashews, confectioners' sugar and salt. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs and cream; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 65-75 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. , Before serving cheesecake, combine sugar and water in saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cover and boil 2 minutes. Uncover; boil until mixture is golden brown and a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), about 8 minutes. , Remove from heat. Stir in cream until smooth, about 5 minutes (mixture will appear lumpy at first). Add cashews; cool to lukewarm., Remove cheesecake to a serving platter. Spoon cooled caramel over cheesecake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Shern Reid
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


Jeff Knisley (Tinker)
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This cheesecake is amazing! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Karabo Khobane
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I love this cheesecake! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Naledi Lebohang
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and decadent.


Tuana Demolli
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Amna Malik
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a success. It's my go-to recipe for cheesecake now.


Jahkas Kitchen
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Dilshodbek Dilshodbekshermuxamadov
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I love the recipe and the cheesecake turned out delicious!


Sebrina jemal Seburi
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had!


Faizan Malik
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Wow! This cheesecake is incredible!


Abcd Yd
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This cheesecake is amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe.


Adan Ahmed
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I'm definitely going to make this cheesecake again. It's a keeper!


Sakib Kahan
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This cheesecake is so good, I could eat the whole thing myself!


Queen Adele
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I can't wait to make it again!


Ahmad Aliyu
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The crust is the perfect complement to the creamy cheesecake filling. It's graham cracker crumbs mixed with melted butter, and it's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Radioactive Balls
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This cheesecake is rich and decadent, but it's not too heavy. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


4ArMs GuNa
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I love the combination of caramel and cashews in this cheesecake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Olivia Coverdale
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wasim IT
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing! The caramel cashew topping was the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Ene Tony
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the delicious caramel cashew topping.