TOFFEE CRUNCH CHEESECAKE

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This rich, creamy cheesecake features chocolate-covered toffee bits in the crust and topping. It's the perfect dessert for any celebration. -Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter and vanilla. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until set; cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with toffee bits., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen., For topping, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Sprinkle with toffee bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 38g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.