Nutter Butter Cheesecake Recipe
This Nutter Butter Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert featuring a deliciously crunchy Nutter Butter cookie crust and a smooth cream cheese filling, enhanced with vanilla and baked to perfection then chilled for the ideal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 30 Nutter Butter cookies (about 1 1/2 cups crushed)
Filling
- 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Crush the Nutter Butter cookies finely using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Press the crushed cookies evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until fully combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and finally stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Chill the cheesecake: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature for about an hour. Then cover it loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Do not overbake the cheesecake; the center should be slightly jiggly when done to ensure a creamy texture.
- Use a water bath or place a pan of water on the bottom rack during baking to prevent cracks (optional).
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Allow cheesecake to come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
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