Praline Cheesecake With Hot Fudge Caramel Sauce Recipes

PECAN-PRALINE CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• PREPARE THE CRUST::
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper & wrap the outside of a 10-inch round springform pan with foil.
• In a medium bowl, toss the pecans with 1/2 teaspoon of the butter, 1/2 tablespoon of the granulated sugar, the brown sugar, the cream and salt.
• Spread the nuts on the prepared baking sheet and arrange them, right side up in a single layer.
• Bake for about 18 minutes, until the sugar is caramelized and the pecans are toasted; let cool.
• Transfer all but 12 of the pecans to a food processor.
• Add the graham crackers and pulse until finely ground.
• Add the remaining stick of melted butter and 1/3 cup of granulated sugar and pulse until the crumbs are moistened.
• Press the crumbs over the bottom of the pan and two-thirds of the way up the side of the prepared springform pan.
• PREPARE THE FILLING:.
• In a clean food processor, pulse the cream cheese with the sugar until smooth.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, and pulse until incorporated.
• Scrape down the side of the bowl.
• Pulse in the vanilla and sour cream.
• Scrape the batter into the pan and bake in the center of the oven for about 1 hour, until the top of the cheesecake is lightly golden in spots and the center is slightly jiggly.
• Transfer the cake to a rack and let cool completely.
• Wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
• Unwrap the cheesecake and discard the foil.
• Remove the ring and transfer the cake to a plate.
• Arrange the 12 reserved pecans on top.
• Using a warm, slightly moistened knife, cut the cake into wedges, wiping and rewetting the blade between slices.
• Transfer the slices to plates and pour some of the Caramel Sauce on top.
• Serve with the remaining Caramel Sauce.
• *The cheesecake can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
• PREPARE THE CARAMEL SAUCE:.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the butter with all three sugars and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Cook over moderately high heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add the cream and boil for 2 minutes longer.
• Transfer the caramel sauce to a pitcher.
• Stir in the vanilla and salt and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
• **The caramel can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
• Whisk to combine before serving.

PECAN PRALINE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• CRUST
• Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
• . Combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
• . Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
• . Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil so that water from the water bath cannot get in (see how I prepare my pan for a water bath). Set prepared pan aside. CHEESECAKE FILLING
• p id="instruction-step-6″>5. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C). 6.
• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and flour on low speed until well combined and smooth. Be sure to use low speed to reduce the amount of air added to the batter, which can cause cracks. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. 7.
• Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until well combined. 8.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to combine after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined. 9.
• Gently stir in the toasted pecans. 10
• Pour the cheesecake batter into the crust. 11
• Place the springform pan inside another larger pan. Fill the outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan. The water should not go above the top edge of the aluminum foil on the springform pan. 12
• Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. The center should be set, but still jiggly. 13
• Turn off the oven and leave the door closed for 30 minutes. The cheesecake will continue to cook, but slowly begin to cool as well. 14
• Crack the door of the oven for 30 minutes to allow the cheesecake to continue to cool slowly. This process helps prevent cracking. 15
• Remove the cheesecake from the oven and water bath wrapping and refrigerate until cool and firm, 5-6 hours or overnight. TOPPING
• id="instruction-step-17″>16. When you're ready to make the topping, add everything but the pecans, salt and vanilla extract to a medium pot and heat over medium-low heat until the butter and brown sugar is melted. 17
• When the sugar has melted, turn the heat up to medium. When it begins to foam and boil, stir constantly until it reaches 220 degrees, about 2 minutes. Don't cook it too long (past 220 degrees) or the topping may end up too firm. 18
• Remove from heat and stir in the pecans, salt and vanilla extract. 19
• Stir vigorously and continuously with your spatula for about 1 minute 20
• Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature, then add to the top of the cheesecake and spread evenly. 21
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. The topping will firm up in the fridge, but you will still be able to cut through it easily.

CARAMEL PRALINE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9 inch spring form pan.
• Melt caramels with milk in saucepan on low, stirring until smooth.
• Stir in pecans, pour over crust.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla on medium until well blended.
• Add eggs, one at a time; mix just until blended.
• Pour batter over caramel mixture.
• Bake at 350f degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until centre is almost set.
• Cool completely.
• Chill 4 hours or overnight.
• If desired, drizzle with caramel sauce and top with a few pecans.

PRALINE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• The crust-in a small bowl stir together the crushed cookies and pecans; stir in the melted butter until well combined.
• Press crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
• The filling-In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, brown sugar, corn syrup, and cornstarch.
• Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Add eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Beat in liqueur and vanilla extract.
• Stir in pecans.
• Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
• Bake at 350° for 15 minutes; lower temperature to 200° and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the center no longer looks wet or shiny.
• Remove the cake from the oven and run a knife around the inside edge of the pan.
• Turn the oven off; return the cake to the oven for an additional 1 hour.
• Chill, uncovered, overnight.
• The topping-sprinkle the pecans over the top of the cheesecake.
• In the top of a double-boiler, melt caramels.
• Stir in sour cream.
• Drizzle over pecans; chill until serving time.

CHOCOLATE PRALINE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Mix chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter and pat onto the bottom of a 10 inch springform pan; set aside.
• Place unwrapped caramels and evaporated milk in a small microwaveable bowl and microwave at 50 percent power until melted or melt over simmering water on the stovetop.
• Periodically stir until the caramels melt and blend with the milk.
• When mixture begins to look like thick caramel and the milk is incorporated into the melted caramel, remove from heat.
• Pour caramel on top of the reserved crust and immediately sprinkle with the toasted pecan pieces.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
• Add sugar gradually and beat until fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl after each addition.
• Add chocolate to mixture; blend until incorporated.
• Pour mixture on top of caramel-pecan filling.
• Set springform pan on an 18 inch square of heavy-duty aluminum foil;crimp foil sides up to prevent any moisture from seeping into crust.
• Place pan in a hot water bath- I use the broiler pan from my oven, place the springform pan in it and fill with hot water to the depth of the filling-and bake for 45 minutes, or until cheesecake is set in the center.
• Cool cheesecake to room temperature, about 2 hours, before refrigerating.
• Do not remove from springform pan until completely chilled, at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
• Loosen cheesecake from sides of pan with a sharp knife, remove from pan sides, and slice with a sharp knife, dipping blade in warm water and wiping it off between slices.
• Garnish each slice with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and a strawberry.
• You can also get really fancy and drizzle some chocolate sauce over the serving plates before setting the piece of cheesecake on the plate!

PRALINE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• Combine crust ingredients in a small bowl.
• Press mixture into a 9- or 10- inch springform pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven.
• When crust is done, remove from oven and set aside.
• Increase oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
• Combine cream cheese, brown sugar, evaporated milk, flour, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl; beat well.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Pour filling mixture into baked crust.
• Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 minutes (center of cheesecake should still be slightly wobbly).
• Cool cheesecake completely (using whatever preferred method; everyone has their own).
• Before serving, paint the top with maple syrup and arrange whole pecans in a decorative pattern on top (I usually do it in such a way as to have one pecan per slice).
• Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

CARAMEL FUDGE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes (leave oven on). , Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with milk. Pour over brownie crust; sprinkle with pecans. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate. Pour over pecans. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake until center is almost set, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cool. Remove sides of pan.

PRALINE CHEESECAKE WITH HOT FUDGE CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300°F Lightly grease sides only of 10-inch springform pan. Stir together all crust ingredients except 1/2 cup toffee bits in medium bowl. Press crumb mixture evenly on bottom and 1-inch up sides of prepared pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle 1/2 cup toffee bits on hot, partially baked crust.
• Meanwhile, combine 1 cup sugar and cream cheese in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until creamy. Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed. (DO NOT OVER BEAT.) Pour over crust. Bake for 65 to 70 minutes or until edges are set and lightly browned. Center will move slightly when side of pan is tapped.
• Loosen cheesecake from side of pan by running greased knife around inside of pan. Immediately sprinkle 1/4 cup toffee bits and 1/4 cup chopped pecans on top. Cool 1 hour on cooling rack at room temperature. Refrigerate in pan, uncovered, until thoroughly chilled (3 to 4 hours). Cover; refrigerate until serving.
• Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar, whipping cream and corn syrup. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture just comes to a boil (2 to 3 minutes). Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add chocolate; stir until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool slightly; place in microwave-safe bowl. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
• Just before serving, microwave sauce on HIGH, stirring every 30 seconds, until warm (30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes).
• Loosen side of cheesecake by running knife around inside of pan. Carefully remove side of pan. To serve, dip knife in warm water for easier cutting. Clean knife after each cut. Serve sauce over cheesecake slices.