Pumpkin Toffee Cheesecake Recipe
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Pumpkin Toffee Cheesecake

By: Libby's 
"This fabulous combination of cream cheese and pumpkin topped with crushed toffee candies is more than a bit 'over the top'; it is the top! Serve it for dessert or for a special treat anytime."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (55)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -9-inch cheesecake
 

Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 1 3/4 cups shortbread cookies, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
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  • Cheesecake:
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) can LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
  • 2/3 cup NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup crushed toffee candies
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  • Topping:
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Caramel ice cream topping (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. For Crust: Combine cookie crumbs and butter in small bowl. Press onto bottom and 1-inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes (do not allow to brown). Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  4. For Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, cornstarch and cinnamon; beat well. Pour into crust.
  5. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until edge is set but center still moves slightly. Remove from oven; top with toffee candy pieces.
  6. For Topping: Combine sour cream, granulated sugar and vanilla extract in small bowl; mix well. Spread over warm cheesecake.
  7. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Remove side of springform pan. Drizzle with caramel topping before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 505 | Total Fat: 31.4g | Cholesterol: 101mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2009 by earthgirl75   view full review
If I could give this recipe more than five stars, I would do it. I have made many different...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2009 by love2cook   view full review
I'm rating according to my own adjustments. I tried the recipe "as written" first & changed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2009 by FIREBOTT   view full review
I made this for a friend's birthday who is a baker/cake decorator. So I was intimidated to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by ferball0983   view full review
My company and I really enjoyed this recipe. I switched the shortbread crust for a gingersnap...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by lilMTchicK   view full review
Delicious! Just the right hint of pumpkin. I made this for my husband's birthday and he loved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by amorrison90   view full review
This turned out good, it had good flavor. However, if you're looking for a solid cheesecake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by missdeena   view full review
amazing cake. the first cheesecake that has turned out for me. i did not use the topping,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by Shelly   view full review
Excellent Recipe!! My family said to forget the Pumpkin Pies for Thanksgiving and make this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by Samantha   view full review
This was OK. I thought the filling needed more sugar because it was a little plain. Thought it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2009 by badthing   view full review
Excellent alternative to mundane pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner. Replaced the shortbread...

 

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