Sweet Potato Caramel Crumble Cheesecake: A Rich, Creamy, and Irresistible Treat
If you're looking for a dessert that brings together soul-warming flavors and decadent texture, this Sweet Potato Caramel Crumble Cheesecake is the one. A buttery cookie crust, silky smooth cheesecake infused with sweet potatoes, rich homemade caramel, and a cinnamon-sugar crumble topping-this is comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 bars 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 –4 baked sweet potatoes
- 2 –4 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 –1/2 cup brown sugar
- For the Crust:
- 3 cups crushed cookies Oreo, graham crackers, or your favorite
- 1 stick melted butter
- For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 –1 cup sugar
- 1/4 –1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- For the Cinnamon Crumble Topping:
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Mix crushed cookies with melted butter until texture resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 5 minutes and cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, vanilla, and sour cream. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mash sweet potatoes separately until smooth. Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, and a splash of vanilla. Blend some of the cheesecake base into the sweet potato mixture.
- Pour sweet potato cheesecake batter over the crust, then gently layer remaining plain cheesecake mixture on top. Place the springform pan into a larger pan filled with hot water (water bath). Bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool completely before removing from pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until golden. Slowly whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Melt butter in a skillet. Stir in flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until crumbly. Cool.
- Drizzle caramel over the cooled cheesecake. Top with cinnamon crumble. Slice and enjoy!