Cheesecake Recipe

After my last post, I had a request for the recipe of this cheesecake, so here it is. :)

Caramel Stripe Cheesecake

(From Taste of Home)

Step one - Crust - 2 cups crushed graham crackers, and 1/3 cup butter melted. Mix together, and press into greased spring-form pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. When done, remove from heat, and turn oven down to 350 degrees.

Step two - Mix 3 packages of softened cream cheese till very creamy. Add 1 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons flour, mixing till well mixed. On low speed, add in 3 eggs, and mix till just combined. Stir in 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. It's important not to over mix. Dump mixture onto crust, and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. When done, cool for 10 minutes, then run a knife gently around the edge to keep it from sticking.

Step three - While the cheesecake is cooling, mix 12 caramels and 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream in a microwave safe bowl, or on the stove, until melted. Drizzle over cheesecake as much or as little as you want.

Step four - mix 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 2 teaspoons butter, and 4 teaspoons heavy whipping cream. Melt in microwave, or on stove. Drizzle on top.

Step five - refrigerate cheesecake for several hours, or overnight before serving. Remove the edge of the spring-form pan to cut.

Tips - 1. Place a pan under the cheesecake in the oven, the butter in the crust sometimes drips through the crack of the pan. 2. Don't open the oven while it's baking. Especially not in the first 30 minutes. Opening the oven may cause cracking.

Enjoy!