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Ingredients
| seedless raisins (packed): 2 1/2 cups |
| water: 1/2 cup |
| gingersnaps (crushed): 1 1/2 cups (crumbs) |
| granulated sugar: 5/8 cup |
| salted butter: 1/3 cup |
| cream cheese: 3 8oz packages |
| vanilla extract: 2 tsp |
| eggs: 3 |
| butterscotch or caramel topping: 1/2 cup |
Caramel Raisin Cheesecake
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"This recipe blends the good tastes of gingersnap cookies, caramel or butterscotch ice cream topping and cream cheese!"
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
12 serving(s)
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine raisins and water in a microwave safe bowl, cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Let stand for 20 minutes then drain.
- Melt the butter or margarine. Combine cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup of the white sugar, and the melted butter or margarine. Press the cookie crumb mixture into the bottom of one 9 inch springform pan. Set aside 1 cup of the raisins for the topping. Sprinkle the remaining raisins evenly over the crust.
- In a large bowl beat the cream cheese until light. Gradually beat in the remaining 2/3 cup of white sugar. Beat in the eggs and the vanilla. Pour cream cheese mixture over raisins and crust.
- Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 55 minutes. Turn off oven and leave oven door ajar for 1 hour. Remove cake from oven and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. To serve, combine remaining raisins and caramel or butterscotch topping. Spread over the top of the cake. Makes 12 servings.