Caramel Praline Topped Cheesecake
Imagine this.
Caramel Praline Topped Cheesecake. Vanilla wafer crust, whipped cream nuts and a cherry. Decadent deliciousness In every bite!
You can have this right in your very own home!
These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:
CRUST:
- 1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers about 45 wafers
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 16 whole vanilla wafers
FILLING:
- 3 packages 8 ounces each cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
TOPPING:
- 25 caramels
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted
These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Arrange whole wafers, rounded sides out, along sides of pan, pressing lightly into crumbs.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet.
- Bake 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
- In a microwave, melt caramels with milk; stir until smooth. Remove rim from pan. Drizzle cheesecake with caramel mixture; sprinkle with pecans.
Freeze option: Wrap individual portions of cheesecake in plastic wrap and place in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Seal bag and freeze for future use. To use, thaw completely in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.
When you set the plate of this sweet goodness on your table it will stop all conversation.
The caramel dripping down the sides of this cheesecake Will render your family speechless. It really is a jaw dropping experience.
This cheesecake also travels well.
You can take it as your contribution to any dinner table.
Each forkful should be savored with the attention it deserves.
Contrary to popular belief, Caramel Praline Topped Cheesecake is not just for adults.
Kids enjoy it too!
Fo those with a nut allergy you can spread the pralines over just a portion of the cheesecake.
Setting them aside in a bowl is an option. But they are better when baked in.
Here is my recipe for Caramel Topping. You will never buy store bought again!
This post is part of my Cheesecake Collection. For more about Cheesecakes click 6 Tips To A Perfect Cheesecake Collection.
Caramel Praline Topped Cheesecake
Ingredients
CRUST:
- 1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers about 45 wafers
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 16 whole vanilla wafers
FILLING:
- 3 packages 8 ounces each cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
TOPPING:
- 25 caramels
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Arrange whole wafers, rounded sides out, along sides of pan, pressing lightly into crumbs.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet.
- Bake 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
- In a microwave, melt caramels with milk; stir until smooth. Remove rim from pan. Drizzle cheesecake with caramel mixture; sprinkle with pecans.
- Freeze option: Wrap individual portions of cheesecake in plastic wrap and place in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Seal bag and freeze for future use. To use, thaw completely in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.
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Oh, man, this looks amazing! I definitely need to make some cake this week. 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up with #FridayFrivolity!
I get hungry everytime I look at this. Enjoy your week and do something frivolous for yourself!
Wow! I love cheesecake and that caramel topping is so delicious looking! I can’t wait to try this the next time I am going to have a big dinner party. Thank you 🙂
Let me know the reactions of your guests Wanda! Enjoy your week and do something frivolous for yourself!
There’s nothing wrong with this, now is there? Ummm, other than I don’t have a slice!
Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Let’s just say that you need this in your life. You are welcome! *wink*
You are amazing – what a luscious combination. I have got to stop checking out your recioes at night.
Hugs,
Bev
Thanks Bev you made my day!
That cheesecake looks delicious!
Thank you Akaleistar!
Did you just say caramel and praline in the same sentence and cheesecake too. I’m about to show your recipe to my hubby. He’s the best when it comes to baking and I know he’ll love this recipe. Pinning. #merrymonday
Oh, I hope he likes it Shirley. Make him drool. Have a safe and fun holiday!
Marilyn, you should open a cheesecake shop not a cream cheese shop lol. When you do please make sure you can ship because my Hubby would be your best customer lol Thank you for sharing with us at #SimplifyWednesdays Pinned, Shared, Tweeted
Thank you Carla. I actually used to sell these locally for special occasions and parties. But it took the fun out of it as I couldn’t eat them! Glad to know I could sell them again. Have a great week!
This looks like a plate full of deliciousness! Cheesecake and pralines-I’m hooked. Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes with us at Snickerdoodle. Pinning. I hope that you’re recovering quickly from your fall.
Thank you for the pin Beverly. I am doing amazing as long as I can rest often. I actually made my own yogurt parfait for lunch! Thank you for asking!
How many cheesecake recipes is this on your blog now? And I want to make every single one, especially this one…. I’m a sucker for pralines.
Thanks for partying with us on #TastyTuesdays
Can you believe I have 35? Not all are posted yet and they are from when I made them to sell for special occasions. Our secret…. Thanks Audrey for your interest!
This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing 🙂
You are welcome Edye! Thanks for checking my recipe out.
Thank you for sharing this one it’s another winner! I can only imagine how antsy you are to be up and moving again but please take your time and heal. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Celebrate Your Story!
Thanks Sandra. My husband is/was a cook and I am the baker so I am eating well. Since I can’t bake I am calling Papa Johns a lot for brownies, chocolate chip cookies and their new pull apart cinnamon rolls. 🙂
This sounds so delicious!! YUMMY!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thanks Jess!
Looks divine!
I love the vanilla wafer crust! Yummy!
Thanks!
Michelle
Thank you so much Michelle!
That really looks like it could become my next breakfast. I don’t think I could wait til after dinner.
I hear you Christine! Thanks.
Oh Marilyn – this looks like something I would eat way too much of – so rich and delicious!!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up – thanks for your constant support!
That is why I use a 6″ pan for 5 people. 🙂 Thanks Helen!
Marilyn, This recipe looks incredible! Hope your foot heals quickly! How did you break it? Thanks for sharing with us this week on Snickerdoodle Create-Bake-Make Link Party. Pinning to share.
I fell on uneven pavement in the grocery parking lot. Very amusing story but long. My husband is using it as blackmail in case he needs it. ???? Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for asking. Enjoy your week.
ouch! Husband’s are good for holding the blackmail card! Take care of yourself!
The joke in our household is I got my husband to marry me by baking him cheesecakes!! Needless to say, I don’t make as many anymore, but this one looks fabulous!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Cheesecakes can be magical! I got my husband making my famous lasagna. Great story Jodie. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your week.
This looks delicious Marilyn. I hope your foot is healing well. Have a great week.
Thank you Celeste for the appreciation and kind wishes. God is good. I can tolerate the ache and am getting some great muscles from all this hopping. Even my sugar levels like it! Enjoy your week.