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HERSHEY'S KISSES Caramel Cheesecake Recipe

Details

Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Skill Level
Intermediate
Yields
10-12 servings

This rich, creamy cheesecake featuring HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates with Caramel will become the new holiday favourite.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
20 minutes
Bake Time
45 minutes

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • Cookie Crumb Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups
    vanilla wafer crumbs (about 45 cookies) (375 mL)
  • 1 tbsp
    granulated sugar (15 mL)
  • 1/4 cup
    butter or margarine, melted (50 mL)
  • Cheesecake:
  • 72
    HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates filled with Caramel, unwrapped and divided
  • 2 1/2 tsps
    milk (12 mL)
  • 3 pkgs (8 oz each)
    brick-style cream cheese, plain (750 g)
  • 3/4 cup
    granulated sugar (175 mL)
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract (2 mL)
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    water (5 mL)
  • whipped topping

Directions

Equipment Needed 
oven Oven
bowls Bowls
springform pab 9-inch (23 cm) Springform Pan
microwave safe bowl Microwave-Safe Bowl
microwave Microwave
refrigerator Refrigerator
1

Cookie Crumb Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Stir together cookie crumbs and sugar in medium bowl; blend in melted butter. Press mixture onto bottom and 1/2-inch (1 cm) up side of 9-inch (2.5 L) springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes; cool.

2

Cheesecake: Place 56 chocolates and milk in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) for 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chocolates are melted and smooth. Gently pour and spread onto the bottom of the prepared crust.

3

Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gently spoon over caramel mixture.

4

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until almost set. Remove to a wire rack. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen cake from sides of the pan. Cool completely; remove the springform ring.

5

Place 4 caramel filled chocolates and water in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) for 30 seconds or until chocolates are melted and smooth. Drizzle over surface of cheesecake. Cover; refrigerate until completely chilled. Garnish with whipped topping and remaining chocolates.

Tip

Reserve leftover cheesecake, tightly covered, in the refrigerator.