HOT BUTTERED RUM CHEESECAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR-RUM SAUCE

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Hot Buttered Rum Cheesecake with Brown Sugar-Rum Sauce image

Bring the flavors of a popular hot beverage to a classic cheesecake. A sweet sauce is the crowning touch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 15h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
5 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons rum
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup rum
1/4 cup golden raisins, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press firmly in bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  • While crust is cooling, in large bowl, beat all filling ingredients except eggs with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until smooth. On low speed, beat in eggs until well blended. Pour over crust; smooth top.
  • Bake 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes or until edge is set and center is still soft. Turn off oven; leave oven door open about 4 inches. Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes. Remove from oven; cool in pan on cooling rack away from drafts 30 minutes.
  • Without releasing or removing side of pan, run metal spatula carefully along side of cheesecake to loosen. Refrigerate uncovered about 3 hours or until chilled. Cover; continue refrigerating at least 9 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
  • In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix sauce ingredients. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  • To serve, run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen again; remove side of pan. Serve with warm sauce. Store cheesecake and sauce covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

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