WEEKDAYS 1e|12p|c
Home / Recipes / Chef Jamika's Sweet Potato Praline Cheesecake

Chef Jamika's Sweet Potato Praline Cheesecake

Sweet Potato Praline Cheesecake Jamika
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
rate this recipe
comments 23
add to recipe box 
 
print recipe 
A savory twist on a classic dessert!
skill level
Moderate
time
60-120min
servings
12
cost
$
Contributed by : Chef Jamika
This dessert is great for the adventuresome eaters in your family.
share
things you'll need.
ingredients
  • For the Crust:
  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Melted unsalted butter
  • For the Filling:
  • 16 ounce Reduced Fat Cream Cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
  • 2 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Light Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Smashed Sweet Potatoes
  • For the Praline Topping:
  • 1/2 cup Coarsely Chopped Pecans
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 tablespoons White Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
kitchenware
  • springformpanpng
  • handmixerpng
  • mixingbowlpng
  • mixingspoonpng
  • liquidmeasuringcuppng
  • measuringcupsset4png
  • measuringspoonspng
step by step directions. We've Made Cooking As Easy As 1-2-3! print recipe 
  • step 1
    ingredients   
    instructions For the Crust: Spray 9-inch spring form cake pan with cooking spray.
  • step 2
    ingredients 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
    2 tablespoons Sugar
    1/2 cup Melted unsalted butter
    instructions In a small bowl, mix crust ingredients, stirring well to moisten crumbs. Evenly press crumb mixture along the bottom and up the sides of the pan. (Tip: Chill pan in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to allow crumbs to set.)
  • step 3
    ingredients  
    instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • step 4
    ingredients 16 ounce Reduced Fat Cream Cheese (at room temperature)
    1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
    1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
    1 teaspoon Orange Zest
    2 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
    3 Eggs
    1/4 cup Light Sour Cream
    1 cup Smashed Sweet Potatoes
    instructions For the Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Mix in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Blend in sour cream and sweet potatoes. Pour into chilled crust and smooth the top.
  • step 5
    ingredients   
    instructions Bake for 40 minutes until filling is set.  Using a small knife, go around the edges of the crust to loosen from the pan. Keep cheesecake in the pan and completely cool in the refrigerator.
  • step 6
    ingredients 1/2 cup Coarsely Chopped Pecans
    1 tablespoon Butter
    2 tablespoons White Sugar
    1/4 cup Brown Sugar
    1/2 cup Heavy Cream
    instructions For the Praline Topping: In a small pan, melt butter. Toss in pecans and cook for 2-3 minutes to lightly toast nuts. Pour in sugars. Stir constantly and continue cooking until sugar melts. Add cream, stirring well to bring mixture together. Remove cheesecake from pan and place on cake platter. Pour praline topping over cheesecake and chill until ready to serve. Serve with fresh whipped cream.
  • print recipe 
 

similar recipes

ABC.com

Company Information

Partners