Follow these steps for perfect results
graham cracker crumbs
butter
melted
butter
brown sugar
packed
corn syrup
raisins
cream cheese
softened
sugar
vanilla extract
Break-Free or other egg substitute
eggs
butterscotch sauce
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
Press the mixture into the bottom of 12 muffin tins lined with giant paper liners, or into an 8-inch springform pan or a 9-inch pie plate.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and set aside to cool.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
Stir in raisins.
Spoon the butter tart filling evenly into each prepared crust.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until very smooth.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until smooth after each addition.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the butter tart filling in each crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes (muffin tins) or 35 minutes (springform pan or pie plate), or until the cheesecake is almost set.
Let the cheesecake cool completely on a wire rack.
Refrigerate the cheesecake until thoroughly chilled.
Serve drizzled with butterscotch sauce.
Expert advice for the best results
For a deeper caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar.
Garnish with a sprinkle of sea salt to enhance the sweetness.
Use parchment paper liners for easy removal from muffin tins.
Everything you need to know before you start
Moderate
Can be made 1-2 days in advance
Serve on a dessert plate, drizzled with butterscotch sauce and garnished with a fresh raspberry.
Serve chilled.
Pairs well with coffee or tea.
Complements the sweetness.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Combines two popular Canadian desserts.
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