Description
Indulge in this irresistible Butter Tart Cheesecake that beautifully marries two iconic Canadian desserts. With a creamy filling infused with the rich, sweet notes of traditional butter tarts and a buttery graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or treating yourself to a cozy night in, this dessert will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup pecans or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until crumbly. Press into a pie plate or springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, one egg at a time, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in pecans or raisins if desired.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven but leave cheesecake inside for an hour to cool.
- Chill overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg