Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake. A creamy, smooth cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, studded with butterscotch chips and topped with a luscious butterscotch ganache.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups (235g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (56g) packed light brown sugar
- 7 tbsp (98g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (168g) packed light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp (24g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (112g) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (169g) butterscotch chips
- 3.4 oz package dry Butterscotch pudding mix
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
For the Topping:
- 1 cup (169g) butterscotch chips
- 4 1/2 tbsp (68ml) heavy whipping cream
- Additional butterscotch chips, for decorating
- Make the Crust – Preheat oven and prepare pan. Combine crust ingredients and press into pan. Bake and set aside to cool.
- Make the Filling – Blend cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Add vanilla, sour cream. Melt butterscotch chips with cream. Mix into filling along with pudding mix and eggs. Pour into crust and bake in a water bath.
- Finish it off – Prepare butterscotch topping with chips and cream. Pour over the chilled cheesecake and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Use a water bath to bake the cheesecake gently for a creamy texture.
- Cool the cheesecake slowly to prevent cracks.
- Top with additional butterscotch chips for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Butterscotch Cheesecake, Dessert Recipe, Butterscotch Desserts