CARAMEL-SWIRL CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Caramel-Swirl Cheesecake Dessert image

A rich ricotta-cream cheese filling, and a luscious caramel drizzle make this dessert from Gilda Lester of Millsboro, Delaware irresistible.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup ricotta cheese
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and coconut; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Press into a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and ricotta until blended. Add sugar and flour and mix well. Combine cream and vanilla; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. , Spread filling over crust. Drizzle with caramel topping; gently cut through filling with a knife to swirl. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1-1/2 hours. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 31g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.