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Toffee Crunch Cheesecake

Bake up this fabulous Toffee Crunch Cheesecake for your family this Easter or Passover! They'll love the toasty matzoh crust, the rich chocolate ganache, and the creamy filling! Brulée the top for a delightfully crackly burnt sugar topping!

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 40 minutes
Chill Time8 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesecake, crunch, matzo, Passover, toffee
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 533kcal

Ingredients

For the Crust

For the Filling

Instructions

Make the Crust:

  • Break up the matzoh and place in the bowl of a food processor, along with the brown sugar and salt.  
  • Process to a fine crumb.  
  • Stir in the melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Heat the cream until steaming.  
  • Stir in the chopped chocolate until smooth.  
  • Pour the ganache over the crust, and set aside.

Make the Filling:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the cream cheese, brown sugar, corn or potato starch, and salt in a large mixing bowl, and beat on medium speed until smooth.  
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula after each addition.  
  • Pour in the cream, vanilla, and salt and stir on low speed until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.  
  • Place the cheesecake in a larger baking dish, and pour very hot water into the larger dish, about 1-inch up the sides of the pan.  
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the heat down to 300 degrees F and bake for an additional 80 minutes or until the cheesecake is set around the sides but still slightly wobbly towards the center.  
  • Turn the oven off, prop the door open with a wooden spoon, and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for at least an hour.
  • Chill the cheesecake overnight in the fridge.  
  • Run a thin knife around the edge of the pan, and wrap it in a hot towel to loosen it.  
  • Flip the cheesecake onto a plate, and then invert it onto a serving platter.  
  • Sprinkle with granulated sugar, and brulée with a kitchen torch, or put it under the broiler for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 194mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1.2mg