Rumchata Cheesecake
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 9graham crackers
1 sleeve
- 6 tbspbutter
- ¼ cgranulated sugar
- 2 tspground cinnamon
- 1 pinchkosher salt
- 4blocks cream cheese
8-oz.
- ¾ cgranulated sugar
- ¼ cbrown sugar
- 4 largeeggs
- 1 tsppure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cRumChata liqueur
- 3 tbspcornstarch
- ½ tspground cinnamon
- Cool Whip
- Cinnamon sugar
- Caramel sauce
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325° and grease an 8" or 9" springform pan with cooking spray. Make crust: In a large bowl, stir graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and up the sides. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat cream cheese with sugars until no lumps remain. Add eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla and RumChata. Add cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt and beat until combined. Pour mixture over crust.
- 3
Wrap bottom of pan in aluminum foil and place in a large roasting pan. Pour in enough boiling water to come up halfway in the baking pan. Bake until center of cheesecake only slightly jiggles, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, prop open oven door, and let cheesecake cool in oven, 1 hour. Remove foil and refrigerate cheesecake for at least 5 hours and up to overnight.
- 4
Spread Cool Whip on top of cheesecake in a thick layer, then sprinkle all over with cinnamon sugar. Pipe more Cool Whip around the edges of cheesecake, then drizzle piped Cool Whip with caramel.
Rumchata Cheesecake
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About this Recipe
Craving a dessert that’s as sophisticated as it is comforting? If you adore the creamy, spiced flavor of RumChata, you’re about to discover your new favorite indulgence: Rumchata Cheesecake. This show-stopping boozy cinnamon cheesecake promises a truly decadent experience that’s surprisingly straightforward to prepare.
What makes this cheesecake truly special is its harmonious blend of luxurious textures and warm, inviting flavors. We start with a quick and easy graham cracker crust, perfectly seasoned with cinnamon and sugar, providing a delightful foundation. Then comes the star: a rich and incredibly smooth cream cheese filling, generously infused with real RumChata liqueur for that distinctive boozy, cinnamon kick. Every element works in concert to deliver a decadent dessert experience that will impress any guest.
Prepare for a dessert that’s wonderfully rich, unbelievably creamy, and deeply satisfying. You'll savor the warm, spiced notes of cinnamon that intertwine with the creamy tang of the cheesecake, beautifully enhanced by the subtle warmth of the RumChata. The contrast between the tender, velvety filling and the crisp, buttery crust provides a delightful textural experience, all crowned with fluffy whipped cream and a delicate dusting of cinnamon-sugar, perhaps even a luscious drizzle of caramel sauce. This Rumchata Cheesecake is designed to be a truly luxurious treat, perfect for any special occasion.
While this Rumchata Cheesecake is perfect as is, you can easily adapt the toppings to your preference. Instead of Cool Whip and cinnamon sugar, consider a dusting of cocoa powder or a swirl of chocolate sauce for a different flavor profile. For an extra touch of decadence, a sprinkle of toasted pecans or walnuts would add a lovely textural contrast to the creamy filling.
This decadent Rumchata Cheesecake is an ideal centerpiece for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or any special occasion that calls for an impressive dessert. Serve chilled, perhaps with a steaming cup of coffee or a digestif, to fully savor its complex flavors.