Sweet Potato Cheesecake
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Recipe Summary Sweet Potato Cheesecake
Sweet potatoes are a delectable addition to cheesecake. The rich, buttery flavor, and the smooth texture are perfect. This is a good pick for the fall or winter table.Ingredients | Sweet Corn Tamales Cheesecake Factory Recipe1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs¼ cup white sugar¼ cup butter, melted2 pounds sweet potatoes3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened⅞ cup white sugar⅓ cup sour cream¼ cup heavy whipping cream3 eggs, room temperature¾ cup packed brown sugar¼ cup butter¼ cup heavy whipping cream1 cup chopped pecansDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ).Mix together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 1/2-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes; remove from oven and set aside. Keep the oven on.Place potatoes in a baking dish. Bake until a knife inserted in center goes through easily, about 1 hour. Cool sweet potatoes enough to handle, peel, and puree.Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, 1/4 cup cream, and 1 1/2 cups sweet potato puree. Beat in eggs one at a time, blending well after each. Pour filling into crust.Bake in 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ) oven until a tester inserted near the center comes out clean, about 1 hour (center may still be slightly jiggly).Turn off the oven. Let cake stand 1 hour in oven with door ajar.Combine brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter or margarine in a heavy small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat, and bring to a boil. Mix in 1/4 cup cream, then nuts. Pour hot topping over cheesecake. Store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator.This recipe uses fresh roasted sweet potatoes, but you may substitute 1 1/2 cups canned sweet potato puree instead.Info | Sweet Corn Tamales Cheesecake Factory Recipeprep:
40 mins
cook:
1 hr
additional:
2 hrs
total:
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9 1/2-inch cheesecake
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