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Butterfinger Cheesecake With Salted Caramel Swirl 1772014768.6592207

Butterfinger Cheesecake With Salted Caramel Swirl

  • Author: Nicole Martinez
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

Indulge in this decadent Butterfinger Cheesecake, featuring a creamy cheesecake base infused with Butterfinger candy bars and a luscious salted caramel swirl. This dessert is a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 150g Butterfinger Candy Bars, chopped
  • 100g Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 60g Unsalted Butter, melted (for crust) & 90g Unsalted Butter, cubed (for caramel)
  • 600g Cream Cheese, softened
  • 150g Granulated Sugar (for filling) & 200g Granulated Sugar (for caramel)
  • 150g Light Brown Sugar
  • 200g Sour Cream
  • 200ml Heavy Cream (for filling) + 120ml Heavy Cream (for caramel) + 60ml Heavy Cream (for ganache)
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 5ml Vanilla Extract
  • 15ml Lemon Juice
  • 5g Flaky Sea Salt
  • 60g Dark Chocolate (70% cacao)
  • 30g Toasted Peanuts
  • Butterfinger Shards, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan & Preheat: Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F), grease a 23cm (9-inch) springform pan, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Make Butterfinger Crust: Combine crumbs, Butterfinger, and melted butter; press into pan and bake for 8 minutes.
  3. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugars, sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, and lemon juice.
  4. Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
  5. Make Salted Caramel Swirl: Melt sugar, add butter, then heavy cream and Butterfinger; stir in salt.
  6. Assemble Cheesecake: Pour half the filling, dollop caramel, swirl gently, then pour remaining filling.
  7. Bake in Water Bath: Place pan in a water bath and bake for 55-60 minutes.
  8. Cool Gradually: Turn off oven, leave door ajar for 1 hour, then cool completely and refrigerate.
  9. Prepare & Serve: Drizzle with ganache, garnish with peanuts and Butterfinger, and slice.

Notes

For a crack-free cheesecake, use a water bath and cool slowly. Feel free to experiment with different chocolate types for the ganache.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: cheesecake,butterfinger,caramel,peanut butter,chocolate,dessert,baking,salted caramel

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