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PHILADELPHIA Caramel-Nut Cheesecake

PHILADELPHIA Caramel-Nut Cheesecake recipe

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Creamy, crunchy and smooth, this caramel sensation just keeps getting better with every bite. Bring this to a party and you’ll have a crowd of new best friends.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

5 hr 25 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs

cup PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, chopped, divided

1-1/4

cups sugar, divided

Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

tsp. vanilla

cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

eggs

1/4

cup caramel ice cream topping

Make It

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

LINE 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 min.

MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each just until blended. Pour over crust.

BAKE 35 min. or until center is almost set; cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Top with remaining nuts and caramel topping. Use foil handles to lift cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Sweets can be part of a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portions.

Special Extra

Cut chilled cheesecake into 16 bars, then cut each diagonally in half. Stack 2 on each dessert plate to serve.

How to Avoid Cracked Cheesecakes

After adding the eggs, be careful not to overbeat the batter since this can cause the baked cheesecake to crack.

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Mercer04

posted:11/26/2012

This was a big hit at an after Thanksgiving get together. I too used two prepared graham cracker crusts, sprinkled some of the caramel & peanuts on the crusts before adding the batter, as well as on top. Next time I think I would cut the recipe by one fourth.

lissette0708

posted:11/15/2011

I have made this recipe a few times. I made my own crust at first like instructed, it was great. Then I decided to try the premade crusts, cut my time in half and the best part is that this makes 2 piese with the premade crusts - so if you want just one, just use half the recipe. I love this and I continue to make it and everyone just LOVES it!!!

nyerlando

posted:1/3/2011

Delicious and easy! Will definitely make again.

neeniebeeanie18

posted:9/29/2010

I made this last night for my co-workers and it was a huge hit! Like most others, I substituted pecans for the peanuts. A little expensive with all the ingredients needed but superb taste and it was very easy. Next time I will try using 1/3 cream cheese and maybe some Splenda in replace of the sugar.

cchowarth

posted:4/22/2010

Yummy crust and cheesecake! It makes alot though! I thought it was perfect and impressive for entertaining!

a cook

posted:1/13/2010

Love this cheesecake! So easy to make and tastes delicious. I took it to several parties during the holidays and everyone raved. One thing I do different...I use pecans instead of peanuts. :-)

cheri0509

posted:12/16/2009

I made this for the girls and work and they loved it. It was very easy to make. This was a great recipe which I will make again. In fact I have it in the oven tonight for a Christmas party tomorrow! Delicious!!

muffinretired55320

posted:12/15/2009

Daughter made this recipe and it was the best cheesecake I have ever eaten, even without any topping. Am going to sub pecans or walnuts when I make itas we are not peanut lovers. THANKS!

Lovetocook1951

posted:12/14/2009

This was absolutely delish! Like others, I used pecans instead of peanuts. Rec'd lots of kudos from the guests about how great it was, especially the crust. Will definitely make again!

Zeaks

posted:12/3/2009

I made this recipe for ThankXgiving and it was a hit. Very easy to make and was very good,every bite went all three of them. Yes i would recommend this recipe to anyone,and i would make it again on my next holiday party. Thanks Kraft Kitchens.