Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1.33 cup

graham cracker crumbs

0.33 cup

butter

melted

2 tbsp

butter

0.25 cup

brown sugar

packed

0.25 cup

corn syrup

0.25 cup

raisins

2 unit

cream cheese

softened

0.5 cup

sugar

0.5 tsp

vanilla extract

0.4 cup

Break-Free or other egg substitute

2 unit

eggs

1 unit

butterscotch sauce

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Step 2
~4 min

Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.

Step 3
~4 min

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.

Step 4
~4 min

Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and set aside to cool.

Step 5
~4 min

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup.

Step 6
~4 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.

Step 7
~4 min

Stir in raisins.

Step 8
~4 min

Spoon the butter tart filling evenly into each prepared crust.

Step 9
~4 min

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until very smooth.

Step 10
~4 min

Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until smooth after each addition.

Step 11
~4 min

Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the butter tart filling in each crust.

Step 12
~4 min

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.

Step 13
~4 min

Let the cheesecake cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 14
~4 min

Refrigerate the cheesecake until thoroughly chilled.

Step 15
~4 min

Serve drizzled with butterscotch sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

Moderate

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (buttery, caramel)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled.

Pairs well with coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Canada

Cultural Significance

Combines two popular Canadian desserts.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Birthday

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Celebration
Birthday

Popularity Score

70/100

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