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Sweet Potato Cheesecake

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"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."
Sweet Potato Cheesecake Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 33 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 1/2 inch cheesecake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 7/8 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ). Mix together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 1/2 inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool. Don't turn the oven off.
  2. Place potatoes in a baking dish. Bake until a knife inserted in center goes through easily, about 1 hour. Don't turn oven off. Cool sweet potatoes enough to handle, peel, and puree.
  3. Transfer 1 1/2 cups of sweet potato puree to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons white sugar, sour cream and 1/4 cup cream; beat until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, blending well after each. Pour filling into crust.
  4. Bake until tester inserted in center comes out clean, 1 hour. Turn off the oven. Let cake stand 1 hour in oven with door ajar.
  5. 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. Refrigerate.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2003 by NICOLEISADIVA 
With a few modifications, this was an excellent cheesecake! I added some flavor(nutmeg,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2004 by BEYOND7 
This was a great starter recipe. I did add some cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of allspice to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2003 by MONALYSEE 
I thought this recipe was great. I just made a few modifications. I treated the sweet potato... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2003 by cassborn 
This is the ultimate cheesecake. I love cheesecake, sweet potato pie and pecan pie so this is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2008 by Cutie Pie 
This cheesecake was AWESOME! My boyfriend is in love with the sweet potatoe cheesecake we get... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2003 by JAZZY-GIRL 
Tried this because it sounded interesting. Loved the flavor and made it as directed with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2004 by KRBS 
I made this for thanksgiving and it was a big hit. I added butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2002 by TIFFHODGES 
You can't fail with this receipe. I am a novice cook and the cake was a hit. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2003 by Wayne W 
I made this cake about a year ago and I got great reviews for it!!! People just didn't belive... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2004 by redheadmama 
This was my first attempt at making a cheesecake. The recipe was simple to follow and the... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Sweet Potato Cheesecake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 639

  • Total Fat: 41.7g
  • Cholesterol: 152mg
  • Sodium: 335mg
  • Total Carbs: 60.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.5g
  • Protein: 9g

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