Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Cream cheese - 500g
2. Digestive cookies - 200g (crushed)
3. Caramel Macchiato coffee syrup - 1/2 cup
4. Brown sugar - 1/4 cup
5. Eggs - 3
6. Heavy cream - 1 cup
7. Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
8. Salt - a pinch

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a bowl, mix the crushed digestive cookies and melted butter. Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the brown sugar and mix well.
4. Add the caramel Macchiato coffee syrup and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. Pour the heavy cream into the mixture and mix gently.
7. Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared springform pan.
8. Place the pan in a larger baking dish and add hot water to the larger dish to create a water bath. This will help ensure an even bake.
9. Bake for 45 minutes or until the cheesecake is almost set in the center (the edges should be set but the center may still be a little jiggly).
10. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before removing from the springform pan.
11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings)

• Calories: 520
• Fat: 36g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 8g

Dish Characteristics:

• The combination of caramel Macchiato coffee flavor and creamy cheesecake is unique and delightful.
• The crust made from digestive cookies provides a nice contrast to the creamy cheesecake filling.
• This cheesecake is rich and decadent, yet also easy to make with ingredients that are easily available in supermarkets in the United States.

User Comments:

1. "This cheesecake was amazing! The caramel Macchiato flavor was unique and really delicious." - John Doe, New York
2. "I love how easy this recipe is to make, yet the result is so impressive. This will be my go-to cheesecake recipe." - Jane Smith, California
3. "The combination of coffee and cheesecake is perfect! This dish is a real crowd-pleaser." - Michael Johnson, Texas

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use room temperature eggs when making the cheesecake mixture to ensure proper mixing.
• Do not overbake the cheesecake; it should still be a little jiggly in the center when removed from the oven.
• Let the cheesecake cool completely before removing it from the springform pan to ensure it sets properly.