3/4cupcaramel saucestore-bought or homemade, plus more for drizzling
For the Toffee Topping:
1/2cuptoffee bits
Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Whipped cream for garnishoptional
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent leaks.
Mix Crust Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well mixed.
Press into Pan: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, just until blended. Stir in vanilla extract.
Mix in Sour Cream and Caramel: Fold in the sour cream, then swirl in 3/4 cup of caramel sauce.
Pour over Crust: Pour the filling over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake the Cheesecake:
Bake: Place the springform pan in a large baking pan. Add hot water to the larger pan to come halfway up the side of the springform pan, creating a water bath.
Bake for 55-65 minutes or until the center is just set and the top appears dull.
Cool: Remove the springform pan from the water bath and remove the aluminum foil. Cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen the sides from the pan with a knife; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
Add the Toffee Topping:
Before Serving: Sprinkle the toffee bits evenly over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
Drizzle Caramel: Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top before serving.
Optional Garnish: Add dollops of whipped cream around the edge for an extra touch of elegance.