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Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake

Creamy Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake to Sweeten Your Day

Indulge in this Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake, a creamy dessert that sweetens your day.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Use gluten-free crumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and caramel flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Must be melted for easy mixing.
For the Filling
  • 24 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Enhances creaminess.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Boosts richness.
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips Melting some helps with incorporation.
  • 1 pkg Dry Butterscotch Pudding Mix Thickens and intensifies flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature for better blending.
  • 1/2 cup Additional Butterscotch Chips For decoration.
For the Ganache
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Used with butterscotch chips for ganache.

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Oven
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine the graham cracker crumbs, light brown sugar, and melted unsalted butter in a bowl.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden, then cool.
  3. Lower oven to 300°F (148°C). Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in brown sugar and flour.
  4. Add sour cream, heavy whipping cream, and melted butterscotch chips. Mix in pudding mix and eggs one at a time.
  5. Wrap the springform in foil. Pour the batter into the crust, bake for 1 hour and 35 minutes in a water bath.
  6. Cool in the oven for 30 minutes, then leave the door cracked for another 30 minutes.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 5-6 hours or overnight. Prepare ganache by melting butterscotch chips with heavy cream.
  8. Pour ganache over cheesecake and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results and consider making the cheesecake a day in advance for improved flavor.

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