CARAMEL PRALINE-TOPPED CHEESECAKE

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This cheesecake is a showstopper with its pretty wafer crust, creamy center and the ooey-gooey carmel-pecan topping cascading down the sides. -Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
16 whole vanilla wafers
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
25 caramels
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Mix crushed wafers and sugar; stir in melted butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Arrange vanilla wafers around sides of pan, rounded sides out, pressing gently into crust., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake until center is almost set, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. In a microwave, melt caramels with milk; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake; sprinkle with pecans. Freeze option: Wrap individual portions of cheesecake in plastic wrap and place in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Seal bag and freeze. To use, thaw in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Dipesh Poudel
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This cheesecake is amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Haffy IK
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I would definitely recommend this cheesecake to anyone who loves caramel and pralines.


Yosef Niguse
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. It's a truly special dessert.


Nina Bati
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I'm not a big cheesecake fan, but I loved this one. It's not too heavy or dense, and the caramel praline topping is amazing.


Prahlad
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The caramel praline topping is to die for.


yachin mia
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


Faith Ntat
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I would have liked more pralines on top of the cheesecake, but other than that it was perfect.


Nilom Jahan
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This cheesecake is definitely not for the faint of heart! It's incredibly rich and decadent, but it's also very delicious.


Issam Khan
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The crust was a bit too thick for my liking, but overall this was a good cheesecake.


Thabang Mdluli
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a less sugary caramel sauce.


Happiness Ogaji
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I'm not a fan of pralines, but I still enjoyed this cheesecake. The cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious, and the caramel sauce was rich and flavorful.


Gaise Kabwe
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This cheesecake is a bit on the pricey side, but it's worth every penny. It's a truly special dessert.


Kamran rajput
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I love that this cheesecake can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights or when you're entertaining guests.


vijay jose
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The caramel praline topping is what really makes this cheesecake special. It's so rich and decadent, and it pairs perfectly with the creamy cheesecake filling.


max dom
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for different occasions and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Prodip Kumar
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I'm not a big cheesecake fan, but this one was amazing! The crust was perfectly graham crackery and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Zamantha De amor
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This cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! The caramel praline topping was the perfect touch of sweetness and crunch.