Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of butterscotch with this decadent Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake. A smooth and creamy filling infused with butterscotch chips sits atop a graham cracker crust, all topped with a luscious butterscotch ganache. Perfect for any special occasion or when you’re craving a luxurious dessert.
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Crust
- 1 3/4 cups (235g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (56g) packed light brown sugar
- 7 tbsp (98g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (168g) packed light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp (24g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (112g) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (169g) butterscotch chips
- 3.4 oz package dry butterscotch pudding mix
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
Topping
- 1 cup (169g) butterscotch chips
- 4 1/2 tbsp (68ml) heavy whipping cream
- Additional butterscotch chips, for decorating
- Prepare the Crust – Preheat the oven, line and grease the pan. Combine crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake.
- Make the Filling – Beat cream cheese, add sugar, flour, vanilla, sour cream, and whipping cream. Melt butterscotch chips, add to batter with pudding mix. Add eggs one at a time.
- Bake the Cheesecake – Wrap pan, create a water bath, pour batter, and bake. Cool gradually in the oven and at room temperature.
- Add the Topping – Make a ganache with butterscotch chips and cream, pour over cheesecake, top with additional chips, and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- To prevent cracks, do not overmix the batter once the eggs are added.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Butterscotch Cheesecake, Dessert Recipe, Homemade Cheesecake, Butterscotch Dessert