08/27/2025
Caramel Toffee Crunch Cheesecake Recipe 🧁🍮
This decadent cheesecake is layered with a chocolate-toffee graham crust, creamy caramel-infused filling, and a luxurious whipped caramel-toffee topping. Perfect for those special occasions or any time you want a show-stopping dessert!
Yield: 12 Servings
Total Time: 9 hours 5 minutes (including chilling)
Ingredients
Crust:
3 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 2 packages crushed graham crackers)
1/2 cup toffee bits
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling:
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup caramel topping (see recipe below)
4 eggs, lightly beaten
Homemade Caramel:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp light corn syrup
3 tbsp butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
Toppings:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 cup caramel (from the caramel recipe above)
1/2 cup toffee bits
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, toffee bits, salt, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust and bake for about 5 minutes, or until chocolate chips are melted. Smooth the chocolate with an offset spatula and place the crust in the freezer to chill while you make the filling.
Step 2: Make the Caramel
In a medium saucepan, add sugar and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns a deep amber color.
Add butter and stir until it melts completely. Slowly add the cream while stirring until the mixture is smooth.
If any clumps form, return the saucepan to low heat, stirring until they dissolve. Set aside and let cool. Makes about 3/4 cup of caramel.
Step 3: Cheesecake Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Add vanilla and caramel sauce, beating until fully combined.
Add eggs, beating just until combined (avoid over-mixing).
Pour filling over the chilled crust. Wrap the springform pan with dampened kitchen towels to help prevent cracking.
Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes. The center will still be a bit jiggly.
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool slowly for 30 minutes.
Remove cheesecake from the oven and cool for an additional 30 minutes at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Step 4: Prepare the Topping
In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Mix 1/2 cup of the caramel with 1/2 cup of toffee bits. Spoon small chunks of this mixture onto the top of the chilled cheesecake, then carefully spread it over the surface.
Pipe whipped cream along the edges of the cheesecake and garnish with additional toffee bits.
Step 5: Serve
Slice the cheesecake using a large knife dipped in warm water for clean cuts.
Enjoy every luscious, crunchy bite of this Caramel Toffee Crunch Cheesecake! 🍰