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RumChata Cheesecake

RumChata Cheesecake is a creamy cheesecake with hints of cinnamon and vanilla from RumChata liqueur all in a graham cracker crust. Then, it's topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon for an extra touch of spiced flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Chilling Time4 hours
Total Time5 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Rum Chata Cheesecake
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 799kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (126 g) graham cracker crumbs, 10-12 crushed graham cracker sheets
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • cup RumChata liqueur
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 ounces whipped cream, for topping
  • cinnamon, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.

Crust

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Make sure all graham crackers are coated in butter and the consistency is like coarse sand.
  • Press crust onto the bottom and ⅔ of the way up the lined pan. Wrap 2 pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil around the bottom of the pan. Set aside.

Filling

  • Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until smooth.
  • With the mixer on low, add eggs one by one until fully incorporated. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Add RumChata, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until combined.
  • Pour the filling onto the crust. Carefully place the springform pan into a deep roasting pan and place both in the oven.
  • Pour hot water into the roasting pan, 3-4 inches deep, or about halfway up the side of the springform pan. (Using a teapot with hot water works very well, as it is easy to pour and the water is already hot.)
  • Bake until the top of the cheesecake turns golden, about 65-70 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let it cool in the springform pan on a wire rack. When cool, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
  • Top the chilled cheesecake with whipped cream and dust with cinnamon. Cut and serve!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1piece (with whipped topping) | Calories: 799kcal