PRALINE SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE

Praline Sweet Potato Cheesecake image

Wonderful for autumn and winter holidays, this sweet potato cheesecake has a smooth, creamy texture and a delightful pecan topping. -Henrietta Gilbert, Simmesport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 pound medium sweet potatoes
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup sour cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, scrub and pierce sweet potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, 10-13 minutes, turning once., Place springform pan on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 325°. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and mash; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in whipping cream, sour cream and mashed sweet potatoes. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° until center is just set and top appears dull, 65-75 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., For topping, in a small heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil over high heat; stir in whipping cream. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans., Spoon topping over cheesecake to within 1/2 in. of edge. Cool; refrigerate overnight. Remove side of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 42g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.