Fudge Toffee Cheesecake

"This decadent cheesecake is a chocoholic's dream. It's silky smooth and deeply chocolate. Be careful not to overbake. The filling will wobble when the pan is gently shaken, but will firm up as the cheesecake cools."
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
8-10
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ingredients

  • 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 13 cup melted butter
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, caramelized* (see below)
  • 4 14 ounces Skor candy bars, crumbled-much easier if you freeze the bars first (3 regular sized bars)
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature (do not use light cream cheese)
  • 34 cup granulated sugar
  • 14 cup Kahlua
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 6 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted and cooled
  • Garnish

  • semi-sweet chocolate baking square (quantity two, one ounce each)
  • chocolate curls
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directions

  • *To Caramelize sweetened condensed milk:

  • To caramelize the sweetened condensed milk, simmer slowly in the top of a double boiler for about an hour, or longer, until it thickens and turns a golden brown.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Generously grease the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Wrap the outside of the pan with a double layer of foil to prevent the butter in the crust from leaking out.
  • Combine the chocolate crumbs and melted butter and press onto the bottom and part way up the sides of the greased pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10 minutes then set aside to cool.
  • Spread the caramelized sweetened condensed milk over the cooled crust (warm it in the microwave for a few seconds if necessary). Sprinkle the 3 crushed Skor bars evenly over the caramel layer.
  • If you've had to reheat the caramel before spreading, let it cool for a moment before adding the Skor bars.
  • With an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth, scraping down the bowl several times.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time and beat only till smooth (don't overbeat the batter once you've added the eggs or the cheesecake could crack).
  • Quickly stir in the melted chocolate and Kahlua (can do this by hand).
  • Pour the batter over the caramel layer.
  • It should almost fill the pan.
  • Place cookie sheet under the springform pan (this is in case of overflow--it shouldn't overflow, but just be safe)!
  • Bake the cheesecake in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 50-55 minutes.
  • It will be set around the edges, but the center will wobble when you gently shake the pan.
  • Turn the oven off and leave the cake in the oven for 1 hour, then completely cool at room temperature before putting it in the fridge.
  • Run a sharp knife around the edge of the cake when it first starts to cool so that it doesn't pull away from the sides of the pan and crack.
  • Refrigerate overnight before removing the sides of the pan.
  • To garnish, melt 2 squares of semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle over the top and down the sides of the chilled cake.
  • Pile chocolate curls in the center.
  • Tip: Before preheating the oven set a large pan of water on the bottom rack.
  • This adds moisture while the cheesecake is baking and will help to prevent cracks.
  • **Cook time does not include cooling cheesecake or overnight refrigeration.

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