Sweet Potato Cheesecake W Caramel Pecan Sauce Food

SWEET POTATO PECAN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place a greased 6-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in egg yolk. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Bake at 400° for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sweet potato, sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour onto crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° for 35 minutes. For topping, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over cheesecake. Bake 15-25 minutes longer or until center is just set and topping is browned., Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Boil the sweet potato until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Cool, peel, mash, and set aside. (Should yield about 1 cup).
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (9-inch) pie plates with thin slices of pound cake. Firmly press into bottom of pans. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar. Mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Pour in cream. Mix well. Add mashed sweet potato. Mix well. Stir in lemon extract, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Mix well. Pour into lined pans.
• Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven and cool at least 1 hour. Remove from pan, if desired, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish as desired.

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE W/ CARAMEL PECAN SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. pre heat oven to 375 degress
• 2. place pot onto the stove 6c of water. peel yam and dice into small cubed squares. place into the pot let boil for 10mins.
• 3. combine wafer cumbs and melted butter.into a round cake pan pack the crumbs evenly at the bottom and around the sides.place pan into oven for about 5mins.remove from oven and set a side.
• 4. place 3 8oz cream cheese into a bowl. Add 1/4c sour cream,3/4c sugar. Mix together until fluffy creamy texture. add eggs one at a time mixing well. Make sure each eggs is completely mixed in for add next egg.
• 5. remove yams from the stove a drain water. place yams into a food processer adding 1tbsp cinnamon,1tbsp molasses,1/4c heavy whipping cream,1/2c sugar,1/2c brown sugar,1tsp nutmeg,2tbsp cornstarch,and llg egg.puree until texture is thick an creamy.
• 6. place half of cream cheese evenly at the bottom of cake pan then add yam mixer into the center then the rest of the cream cheese on top of the yam mixer. creating a three layer cake. you will also need a square cooking pan to place the cake pan into filling it half way with water. this will keep the moisture into the center of the cheesecake and want dry it out.place cake into the oven a cook for 1 hr on 375.
• 7. while cake is in the oven you can prepare the caramel sauce. on a medium fire place sauce pan onto the stove place 1c butter into the pan let butter melt then add the 1c sugar let sugar completely dissovlves.stirring ocassionally but keeping a close eye on the stove sugar will start to caramelize should take about 10 mins. once caramel is formed should be a nice brown glossy texture.place caramel into a food processer it will be very hot so be careful not to burn your self and make sure you don't get caramel onto your skin. once caramel is in the processer add 4oz cream cheese and 1/4c heavy whipping cream. It will be very hot so before blending place a kitchen towel over the top of blender. blend until caramel is anice a smooth texture.
• 8. once cake is done turn off oven and let cake rest for 10mins with the oven door open. then remove cheesecake from the oven gently place caramel sauce onto the cheesecake evenly adding 1c pecan pieces as the finishing touches. place cheesecake into he freeze for 30min to cool and harden. Then remove from oven and you are ready to sure. Bon Appetti!!!

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE WITH CANDIED PECANS

Steps:

• To make the crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Using a tablespoon, press this mixture into a 10-inch springform pan, and chill for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake crust for 10 minutes and allow to cool. Butter or spray a pan with vegetable spray.
• To make the cheesecake batter: Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, place cream cheese. Use paddle attachment and beat until smooth. Continue to mix and add sugar and salt. Add the eggs 1 at a time, then add sour cream, flour, and spices. Lower speed and add sweet potato puree. Pour the batter into crust lined pan. Place a baking pan of hot water under cheesecake pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees F, then lower temperature to 250 degrees F and bake an additional 1 1/2 hours or until cake center is firm.
• For candied pecans: Melt the sugar and cook until temperature reaches 310 degrees F. Stir in nuts until completely coated. Pour onto buttered baking pan. Try to keep the nuts in individual pieces or pulse in food processor for praline effect.
• Let the cake cool completely in pan on rack for 30 minutes, then wrap in plastic, still in pan, and refrigerate until completely chilled. Loosen pan sides and remove cheesecake. Carefully slice cake with knife dipped in hot water, then wiped. Garnish with candied pecans.

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ). Mix together graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and ¼ cup melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9½ inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes.Transfer 1½ cups of sweet potato puree to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, scant cup of sugar, sour cream and ¼ cup cream; beat until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, blending well after each until creamy. Pour filling into crust.Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean- about 70 minutes. Turn off the oven. Let cake stand 1 hour in oven with door ajar.Combine brown sugar and ¼ cup butter in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat, and bring to a boil. Mix in ¼ cup cream, then nuts. Pour hot topping over cheesecake. Refrigerate.

PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Stir in heavy whipping cream and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chopped pecans.

SWEET POTATO PANCAKES WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
• In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, sweet potatoes and melted butter.
• Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
• Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top.
• Cook until the second side is golden brown.
• Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with nuts.
• Serve with whipped butter if desired.

BABY SWEET POTATO CAKES WITH PECANS AND STICKY CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
• Combine flour and baking soda.
• Gradually add half of flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended, and stopping to scrape bottom and down sides of bowl.
• Add remaining half of flour mixture, and beat until blended.
• Add vanilla and next 5 ingredients, beating at medium speed until smooth.
• Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray, filling two-thirds full.
• 3. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool in pan on a wire rack 5 minutes.
• Remove warm cakes from pan, and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
• Top each cake with 2 1/2 Tbsp Caramel-Pecan Sauce (*recipe follows).
• Serve with vanilla ice cream or ice-cold heavy cream, if desired.
• *Caramel-Pecan Sauce:.
• Cook butter and sugar in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
• Whisk in heavy cream and coffee granules. Bring mixture to a light boil, stirring constantly.
• Turn off heat, and let stand on cooktop until slightly cool, stirring often. Makes 2 cups.

CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., Meanwhile, stir 1/4 cup flour into caramel topping. Reserve 1/3 cup caramel mixture and 2 tablespoons pecans. Drizzle remaining caramel mixture over crust; sprinkle with remaining pecans. , In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and remaining flour until smooth. Beat in eggs and yolks just until combined. Stir in cream. Pour into crust; place springform pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until center is almost set, 65-70 minutes., For topping, combine sour cream and sugar; carefully spread over warm filling. Bake until topping is set, 10-12 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. , Chill for 8 hours or overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove sides of pan. Just before serving, drizzle with reserved caramel mixture; sprinkle with reserved pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.

EGGNOG CHEESECAKE WITH PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• Combine 1/4 cup butter, wafer crumbs and white sugar.
• Press firmly on the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
• Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
• Add eggs.
• Mix well.
• Stir in 1/4 cup rum, vanilla and nutmeg.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake at 300 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
• Cool.
• Chill.
• To make the sauce~In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the cup of water.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons butter.
• Stir in the brown sugar and cornstarch mixture.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add the 2 tablespoons dark rum.
• Cool.
• Just before serving, stir the pecans into the sauce.
• Remove the sides of the springform pan from the cheesecake.
• Serve with the sauce.

PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL-PECAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF, coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray and wrap entire outside of pan in foil; set aside.
• MAKE THE CRUST:.
• Process chocolate wafers and the 1/2 cup pecans for the crust in a food processor until fine.
• With processor running, drizzle in the melted butter.
• Press mixture into the bottom of the pan (tamping the crust with a heavy, flat-bottomed object like a glass or measuring cup ensures a firm crust) & bake for 10 minutes.
• Reduce oven to 325ºF.
• MAKE THE CHEESECAKE:.
• Beat cream cheese, 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 brown sugar, and table salt in a large bowl until mixture is fluffy, periodically scraping sides of the bowl.
• Add eggs one at a time, fully beating to incorporate into batter after each addition.
• Add 1/2 cup cream, 1/4 cup bourbon and vanilla; beat until ingredients are completely incorporated into batter.
• Pour filling over crust, smoothing the top of filling.
• Transfer cheesecake to a roasting pan; place in the oven.
• Pour boiling water into the roasting pan a third of the way up the sides of the foil-wrapped springform pan. (A water bath surrounds the cake with gentle even heat, reducing the possibility that it will crack on top.).
• Bake cheesecake until it reaches 155º and sides are set but center still jiggles, about 1 hour.
• Turn off the oven, leave cheesecake inside for an hour with oven door closed. (In other recipes I have read that one should leave the door ajar - here we did the way they said & it was splendid!).
• Remove cheesecake from oven; cool to room temperature.
• Cover cheesecake with plastic wrap; chill 3-24 hours before using.
• Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
• MAKE THE SAUCE:.
• Combine the 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 1/2 cup cream, 1/2 stick butter, 1/4 cup bourbon and kosher salt for the sauce in a saucepan.
• Bring mixture to a boil over medium-low heat. (Don't stir topping, but keep a close eye on it so it doesn't boil over.).
• Simmer topping 10 minutes.
• Stir the 1 1/2 cups pecans into the caramel topping.
• Let topping stand until slightly thickened and cooed to room temperature, 15-20 minutes.
• To serve, spoon sauce over cheesecake. (Serve remaining sauce on in dividual slices.).

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ).
• Mix together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 1/2-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes; remove from oven and set aside. Keep the oven on.
• Place potatoes in a baking dish. Bake until a knife inserted in center goes through easily, about 1 hour. Cool sweet potatoes enough to handle, peel, and puree.
• Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, 1/4 cup cream, and 1 1/2 cups sweet potato puree. Beat in eggs one at a time, blending well after each. Pour filling into crust.
• Bake in 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ) oven until a tester inserted near the center comes out clean, about 1 hour (center may still be slightly jiggly).
• Turn off the oven. Let cake stand 1 hour in oven with door ajar.
• 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. Store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator.

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, stir 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the egg yolk until mixture forms a ball. Pat about two-thirds of the dough on bottom only of 10-inch springform pan (with side removed) to make bottom crust 1/8 inch thick.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crust just begins to brown around edge. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Attach side to pan. Pat remaining dough about 1 inch up inside of pan.
• In medium bowl, beat sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, the nutmeg and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until blended; set aside. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar on medium speed about 1 minute or until smooth. Beat in sweet potato mixture on low speed about 1 minute or until blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Spoon batter into crust in pan. Place springform pan in larger pan on oven rack. Pour very hot water into larger pan to one-third the height of springform pan.
• Bake cheesecake about 1 hour 30 minutes, adding very hot water to larger pan as needed, until center is set.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir flour, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Set Crumb Topping aside.
• Sprinkle Topping over cheesecake. Bake about 30 minutes longer or until topping is set. Remove from pan of water. Cool cheesecake 30 minutes. Loosen side from pan; remove. Refrigerate uncovered 3 to 4 hours or until chilled. Store covered in refrigerator.

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE WITH PECAN-CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Set oven to 425 degrees.
• FOR CRUST: combine crust ingredients well, and press into a 10-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar and all eggs until smooth.
• Mix in whipping cream.
• Beat in flour, cinnamon and ginger.
• Beat in well-mashed sweet potatoes until well combined.
• Pour the batter into prepared crust.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 15 mins; lower heat to 275 degrees, and bake 1 hour more.
• Turn heat off, and leave in oven to cool for several hours, or cool on a wire rack.
• Leave in fridge for 8-9 hours, or overnight to set.
• Serve with sweetened whipped cream or caramel topping.