Name: Caramelized Cheesecake with Nuts
Prep time: 180 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Americana
Ingredients: 3/4 cups flour, for the base; 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, for the base; 1 egg, lightly beaten, for the base; 1/4 cups butter, or softened margarine, for the base; 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence, for the base; 680 grams cream cheese, for the filling; 3/4 cups raw sugar, for the filling; 1/3 cups corn syrup, for the filling; 5 teaspoons cornstarch, for the filling; 3 eggs, for the filling; 1 egg yolk, for the filling; 2 teaspoons vanilla essence, for the filling; 2/3 cups walnuts, chopped, for the filling; 4 teaspoons butter, or margarine, for frosting; 1/3 cups raw sugar, for frosting; 1 1/2 tablespoons cow's milk, for frosting; 1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar, for frosting; 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence, for frosting; 3/4 cups icing sugar, for frosting; 1 cup cow's milk, for frosting; 1 cup walnuts, in halves, for frosting

Preparation

Medium

Cookie base: In a small bowl with an electric mixer, combine the flour and sugar. Add the eggs, melted butter or margarine, and vanilla extract, until well incorporated. With well-greased fingers, press the mixture into a previously greased springform pan (approximately 22 centimeters). Bake at 176°C for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside. Caramel and Nut Filling: In a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, brown sugar, corn syrup, and cornstarch. Add the eggs and yolk, one by one, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract. Mix in the nuts. Pour the mixture over the base.