SALTED BUTTERSCOTCH CHEESECAKE

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Salted butterscotch is everywhere-candy, ice cream and now...cheesecake! Silky smooth cheesecake is dressed with a decadent butterscotch sauce that really stands out next to the salty pretzel crust. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/4 cups finely crushed pretzels
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten
BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese, softened
Sea salt

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 pretzels, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, whisk the condensed milk, milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in pudding mixture and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° for 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set and top appears dull. 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., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt., In a small bowl, combine Mascarpone cheese and 1/3 cup sauce until smooth. Spread over cooled cheesecake; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce., Remove sides of pan. Just before serving, sprinkle cheesecake with sea salt; drizzle with butterscotch sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 calories, Fat 50g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Dary Martinez
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Hayley Wills
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. It's not too heavy or sweet.


Casey Disapio
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This cheesecake is so creamy and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a chocolate lover.


Andrew Hunt
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I love the salted butterscotch topping on this cheesecake. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Anthony Borah
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This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Jesus God
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This cheesecake is a great make-ahead dessert. I love that I can make it the day before and it still tastes fresh and delicious.


Mohsin Raj
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I would not recommend this cheesecake to anyone. It was a waste of time and money.


Salaha Sukran
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This cheesecake was a huge disappointment. The crust was soggy, the filling was grainy, and the butterscotch topping was too sweet.


Kadir ftwi Kadir ftwi
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I found this cheesecake to be a bit too dense. I prefer cheesecakes that are a little lighter and fluffier.


kayode Gik
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The crust on this cheesecake was a little too crumbly for my liking, but the filling was delicious.


Mesfin Temesgen
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good dessert. I would recommend it to people who like sweet cheesecakes.


Larianna Hill
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I'm not a huge fan of butterscotch, but I still really enjoyed this cheesecake. The cheesecake itself is delicious, and the butterscotch topping is a nice touch.


Baloch
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's definitely a treat that's worth indulging in every once in a while.


Hamid Satti
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I love the combination of flavors in this cheesecake. The salted butterscotch topping is the perfect complement to the creamy cheesecake filling.


Taneisha WilcoX
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This cheesecake is a little on the pricey side, but it's worth every penny. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Arunaprakash Guragain
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he had ever had.


Md Khalil
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Jamilu Yahaya
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing! The crust was perfectly graham crackery, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The salted butterscotch topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Sinned Oetam
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This cheesecake was a hit at my last dinner party! The salted butterscotch topping was the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.