Crazy Delicious Cajeta Cheesecake

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Alright, dessert fans, gather 'round because we're about to take a trip south of the border with this mind-blowingly good cajeta cheesecake recipe. If you've never heard of cajeta before, it's basically a thick, creamy caramel sauce made with goat's milk that'll make you want to ditch regular ol' caramel forever

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar

For the filling:

• 4 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup cajeta (goat's milk caramel sauce)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Let's start with the crust! In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides of the prepared pan.
3. Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then let it cool while you make the filling.
4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar until it's light and fluffy. Beat in the flour and salt, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and that glorious cajeta caramel sauce until everything is well combined.
6. Pour the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.
7. Bake the cheesecake for 55-65 minutes, or until the center is almost set. The cheesecake will still be a little jiggly in the middle, but that's okay!
8. Turn off the oven and prop the door open slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
9. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once it's cooled, refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight.
10. When you're ready to serve, drizzle some extra cajeta sauce over the top and get ready for a flavor explosion!

This cajeta cheesecake is rich, creamy, and packed with that sweet, caramelly goodness that'll have you licking the plate clean. Serve it up for a special occasion or just because you deserve a little taste of Mexico in your life. ¡Buen provecho!

 

[xxscj1678]

Wowza! This Crazy Delicious Cajeta Cheesecake is giving me major dessert cravings! Can't wait to whip this up for the weekend feast. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[ChocoJay]

This Crazy Delicious Cajeta Cheesecake sounds amazing! I'd love to try it. Thanks for sharing!