HOUSE OF BLUES SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE W/PRALINE SAUCE

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Make and share this House of Blues Sweet Potato Cheesecake w/Praline Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Crabbycakes

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups finely ground gingersnap crumbs
3/4 cup toasted pecans, ground
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese or 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup pureed sweet potato (or yam; the orange kind, not the yellow kind)
5 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the ground pecans and cookie crumbs; add the melted butter and mix well.
  • To form the crust, press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a mixer, beat the cream or Mascarpone cheese until smooth, then add the sugars and spices and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the sweet potato purée and mix until just blended.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, scraping bowl after each egg.
  • Stir in heavy cream at low speed until completely blended.
  • Pour the filling into into the pan.
  • Put the pan into a 1 to 1/2 inch bain marie, or warm water bath (it's a good idea to wrap the bottom and sides of the springform pan to prevent water from leaking in.) Cook the cheesecake in the bain marie for 50 minutes at 350°F.
  • Cool the cheesecake at room temperature for 45 minutes.
  • Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • While the cheesecake is cooling, make the praline sauce: melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the brown sugar, cream and pecans.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Keep warm.
  • To serve, place each serving a slice of pie onto a dessert plate, then spoon a pool of warm praline sauce over and around each serving.
  • Top with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, and garnish with a sprig of mint.
  • YIELD: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1093.5, Fat 77.7, SaturatedFat 39.6, Cholesterol 308.4, Sodium 452.6, Carbohydrate 93.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 62.4, Protein 11.6

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