Sweet Potato Cheesecake

November 24, 2010 · by

Yesterday, I told ya’ll how I stocked up on sweet potatoes with them being so cheap right now, and posted the recipe for Sweet Potato Bread.  When I baked the potatoes for the bread, I threw a couple more in the oven to prepare for the cheesecake I was going to bake today.  


Yes, you heard me right – I’m baking a cheesecake with sweet potatoes!  Then, I’m topping if off with a perfect pecan topping!  This cheesecake is luscious & delicious (deluscious?) – and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast. 


Here is what you need.  



Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Place the 10 graham crackers (large rectangles) in a food processor & pulse until you get crumbs.  



Melt half of the stick of butter, & pour it into the crumbs – along with 1/4 cup of sugar.  Mix it all together, and press into a 9″ or 10″ springform pan. (I use a 10″)




Bake for 10 minutes.  

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, cream cheese, scant cup of sugar (little less than a cup), 1/4 cup cream, & sour cream.  Beat until smooth.




Beat in one egg at a time, until all 3 eggs have been combined & the mixture is creamy.




Your graham cracker crust should be done now, so scoop the cheesecake filling into it – and spread evenly.






Bake for 70 minutes on 350, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.  Turn off the oven, & let the cheesecake sit in there with the oven door ajar for an hour.

Now, it’s time to make the pecan topping.  In a small saucepan on low heat, stir together 1/4 cup of butter & the brown sugar, until the sugar is dissolved.  Turn up the heat a little, and bring to a boil.







Whisk in 1/4 cup of cream…







Then mix in the pecans.







Pour the hot topping on top of the cheesecake, & refrigerate.







Once the topping is set, you can remove it from the springform pan.



Sweet Potato Cheesecake
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Ingredients:

For the crust:
  • 10 graham crackers, pulsed into crumbs
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
  • 1.5 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 scant cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 eggs
For the topping:
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:

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.

 

Transfer 1 1/2 cups of sweet potato puree to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, scant cup of sugar, sour cream and 1/4 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 1/4 cup butter in a 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. Refrigerate.

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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17924210552692980145 Melynda

    YUM, love sweet potatoes and they would go wonderful with the cream cheese! Thanks.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03814360396897839625 Lisa

    That cheesecake has won my heart. It just looks stunning.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12747847020927692640 Elsa

    This looks delicious, and I love all of the pics you take. Looks great!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01129372114193004027 Christy

    OH MY STARS – that is one gorgeous cheesecake – I am drooling as I type this. I wish I had the stuff to make this right now. I will be making it in the future! Thanks for linking this to the Hearth and Soul Hop!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14977857862182188636 Debbie

    I just know I would love this:) Come link up with Crock Pot Wednesdays. There’s a giveaway going on. http://diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com/2010/11/crock-pot-wednesday-2010-thanksgiving.html

  • http://www.simplyhomemaking60.blogspot.com Yolanda

    :-0 drowning in drool here…. :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13530939502081143432 Christy

    what a gorgeous cheesecake. i have never used sweet potatoes in baking…i can’t believe what i am missing! i can’t wait to try this recipe….thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11111616355017502920 Crochet Goddess

    Your food always looks so good! The cheesecake looks wonderful. Do you ever put your receipes on youtube? If not you should do some how to cook videos and put them on youtube. lots of people do and I would watch them.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05410994417662222092 mntgm65

    oh my…i just found your blog through a link on mommy’s kitchen…this cheesecake looks divine…i can’t wait to try it! ☺

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07538674713445320281 The Better Baker

    I love it! I love it! That sauce is a real killer for me too. Thanks for sharing!

  • Jamella

    I will try this for thanksgiving!! thank you soo much

  • zeezee

    I prepared this cheesecake and cut the topping recipe in half and it was so deliciousss :) . Thanks for sharing!

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