Chocolate Caramel Nut Cheesecake
This cheesecake is the perfect balance of decadence and health. The chocolate and caramel flavors are intense and satisfying, while the nuts provide a boost of protein and fiber.
Chocolate Caramel Nut Cheesecake
This cheesecake is sinfully delicious with a rich chocolate and caramel flavor. The crunchy nuts make it irresistible.
Equipment
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 (2.16 ounce) bars chocolate-coated caramel-peanut nougat candy, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, cream the 3/4 cup of sugar and cream cheese together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla. Stir in chopped candy bar, and pour into baked crust.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Let cool and carefully remove the springform pans side.