ENGLISH TOFFEE CHEESECAKE

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I've made this dream twice and can't wait for the excuse to make it a third time!! Even after having a piece in the freezer for two months, it was still delicious!

Provided by Lisa Pizza

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup toasted almond, finely chopped
1/2 cup toffee pieces (I like Skor)
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temp
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
8 ounces chocolate-covered english toffee bars, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (Skor)
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
extra crushed chocolate-covered english toffee bar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • For Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine first five ingredients in med bowl.
  • Add butter and stir until moist clumps form.
  • Press into bottom and 1 inch up sides of 10 inch springform pan.
  • Bake 5 mins, or until set.
  • Set aside.
  • Reduce oven temp to 325 degrees F.
  • For Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended.
  • Beat in one egg at a time, until blended.
  • Beat in both extracts.
  • Pour half of mixture into prepared crust.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 inch toffee pieces.
  • Top with remainder of cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake until edges are puffed but center is barely set- approx 55 minutes.
  • Topping: Mix sour cream, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl until smooth.
  • Pour topping over hot cheesecake and bake another 5 minutes, until just set.
  • Transfer to cooling rack for 10 minutes.
  • Run knife around edges.
  • Chill overnight.
  • Remove pan sides and place on serving platter.
  • Sprinkle with extra crushed toffee.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.7, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 27.2, Cholesterol 191.2, Sodium 463, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 47.1, Protein 10

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