Description
Indulgent sweet potato caramel cheesecake marries creamy comfort with rich, caramelized elegance. Silky layers of spiced sweet potato and smooth caramel create a dessert that promises pure culinary bliss for those craving an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (fresh or canned)
- 16 ounces (453 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Caramel and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar, pressing firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes, creating a crisp base, then allow to cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese and granulated sugar until velvety smooth, incorporating sour cream to enhance richness. Gently fold in eggs, vanilla, warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, and silky smooth sweet potato puree until harmoniously combined.
- Transfer the luxurious filling over the prepared crust, ensuring an even distribution. Bake for approximately 60 minutes, watching for slightly jiggly center and set edges as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Implement a gradual cooling technique by leaving the cheesecake in the oven with door slightly open for one hour, preventing sudden temperature shifts that could cause cracking. Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight to achieve optimal texture.
- Create caramel sauce by carefully melting sugar until achieving a deep amber hue. Immediately introduce butter, then gradually incorporate heavy cream and vanilla, whisking until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Unveil the chilled cheesecake and generously drizzle warm caramel sauce across the surface moments before serving, elevating this autumnal dessert to a decadent experience.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Control caramel sauce sweetness by using less sugar or substituting with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index option.
- Enhance texture by straining sweet potato puree through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate any fibrous bits, ensuring ultra-smooth filling.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by using room temperature ingredients and avoiding over-mixing, which introduces excess air into the batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg