HOLIDAY SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE

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Family and friends can't seem to get enough of this deliciously different cheesecake that combines my two favorite desserts-sweet potato pie and cheesecake. I think the dessert tastes best if made 24-48 hours prior to serving. -Melanie Bauder, Manlius, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
SWEET POTATO FILLING:
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 3/4 pound)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1/8 tsp. salt
TOPPING:
3/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Glazed chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust., In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes with sugar, evaporated milk, butter, egg, vanilla, spices and salt. Spoon over cheesecake batter. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325° until center is just set and top appears dull, 50-55 minutes., Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake. Bake just until set, 5-10 minutes longer. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes., Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Sprinkle cheesecake with pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Timothy Christians
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This cheesecake is delicious! The sweet potato filling is so creamy and smooth.


Carlos Figueroa
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I love this cheesecake! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Roboter's World
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nishan Rai
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one is amazing! The sweet potato filling is so unique and flavorful.


mdahoma ali abdourahman
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of sweet potato and cheesecake.


KESTY TV
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I made this cheesecake for my holiday party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Alexandra Marler
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This cheesecake is delicious! The sweet potato filling is creamy and smooth, and the graham cracker crust is the perfect complement.


addis tube1
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I love this cheesecake! The sweet potato filling is so unique and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


JULIAN DOYLE
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


ZeeShan Anwer
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The cheesecake was creamy and smooth, and the sweet potato flavor was subtle but noticeable.


Kevin_i
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any cheesecake lover! The sweet potato filling is unique and delicious, and the graham cracker crust is the perfect complement.


Rechelle Rafael
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato, but this cheesecake changed my mind! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Did Shds
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of sweet potato and cheesecake. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mughal arhan
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I made this cheesecake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! The cheesecake was beautiful and delicious. I loved the unique flavor of the sweet potato filling.


jihadul islam
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The flavors in this cheesecake were amazing! The sweet potato and spices were a perfect balance. The cheesecake was also very creamy and smooth. I would highly recommend this recipe.


The wise “puppy” one
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This cheesecake was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the creamy, sweet potato filling and the graham cracker crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.