This is originally from the " Brennan's of Houston in Your Kitchen" cookbook.I made it over the weekend for a dinner with friends and it was WONDERFUL! Very dense and chocolately with a gooey caramel and toasted pecan layer- yum!It can be made a day ahead of time and prep time does not include chilling time.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter and pat onto the bottom of a 10 inch springform pan; set aside.
- Place unwrapped caramels and evaporated milk in a small microwaveable bowl and microwave at 50 percent power until melted or melt over simmering water on the stovetop.
- Periodically stir until the caramels melt and blend with the milk.
- When mixture begins to look like thick caramel and the milk is incorporated into the melted caramel, remove from heat.
- Pour caramel on top of the reserved crust and immediately sprinkle with the toasted pecan pieces.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add sugar gradually and beat until fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl after each addition.
- Add chocolate to mixture; blend until incorporated.
- Pour mixture on top of caramel-pecan filling.
- Set springform pan on an 18 inch square of heavy-duty aluminum foil;crimp foil sides up to prevent any moisture from seeping into crust.
- Place pan in a hot water bath- I use the broiler pan from my oven, place the springform pan in it and fill with hot water to the depth of the filling-and bake for 45 minutes, or until cheesecake is set in the center.
- Cool cheesecake to room temperature, about 2 hours, before refrigerating.
- Do not remove from springform pan until completely chilled, at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Loosen cheesecake from sides of pan with a sharp knife, remove from pan sides, and slice with a sharp knife, dipping blade in warm water and wiping it off between slices.
- Garnish each slice with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and a strawberry.
- You can also get really fancy and drizzle some chocolate sauce over the serving plates before setting the piece of cheesecake on the plate!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.8, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 126.9, Sodium 349.5, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 45.6, Protein 9.8
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Trent Rayc3
[email protected]This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's rich, decadent, and sure to impress your guests.
Srabonti Ranidash
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cheesecake turned out great.
Cecilia alvarado
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
K_A_V_I _Y_A
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pralines, but I still enjoyed this cheesecake. The chocolate flavor was very prominent.
Obuhle Dyani
[email protected]This cheesecake is definitely rich, but it's worth every bite.
Jeremiah Wimbush
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but it was worth it in the end. It was so good!
Nur nobi khan Nobi
[email protected]The praline filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, but other than that, this cheesecake was delicious.
Ekene Hycinth
[email protected]This was my first time making cheesecake and it was a success! Thanks for the great recipe.
Rory Newbanks
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake came out perfect.
Fredrick Clay
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced and everyone loved it.
Madiha Khan
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The praline filling is so rich and decadent, and the chocolate cookie crust is the perfect complement.
SK Romez
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at our party! The chocolate and praline flavors were perfect together, and the crust was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.