Go above and beyond the classic sweet potato pie and treat your family and guests to this incredible cheesecake. Imagine a buttery, graham cracker crust with a generous layer of sweet potato-infused cream cheese filling!
RecipeSavants.comGo above and beyond the classic sweet potato pie and treat your family and guests to this incredible cheesecake. Imagine a buttery, graham cracker crust with a generous layer of sweet potato-infused cream cheese filling! Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Nuts Recipes, RecipesNutsAmericanSweet Potato CheesecakePT3H40MServes 8
Ingredients:
1.25 Cups Granulated Sugar0.25 Cup Unsalted Butter15 Graham Cracker Squares2 Pounds Sweet Potatoes0.33 Cup Sour Cream1.5 Pounds Cream Cheese0.25 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream3 Large Eggs0.75 Cup Brown Sugar0.25 Cup Unsalted Butter0.25 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream1 Cup PecansPreheat oven to 350 degrees.In the bowl of a food processor, pulse graham crackers, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter until it makes a dough. In the bottom of a 9 1/2-inch spring form pan, press dough evenly. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.In a large baking dish, arrange potatoes and bake until fork tender, about 1 hour. Allow potatoes to cool enough to peel, and roughly chop. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse potatoes and puree until smooth.In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar and blend until smooth. Pour in 1/4 cup cream, sour cream, and the potato puree. Blend until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time and continue beating until blended well. Pour the mixture into the crust.Bake at 350 degrees until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. The center may still be a little soft.Turn off the oven and leave the door open slightly. Allow cake to sit in oven for 1 additional hour.In a small saucepan over low heat, combine brown sugar and 1/4 cup of butter. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in 1/4 cup cream and the pecans. Pour the hot mixture over the cheesecake and serve.