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I didn't change a thing- cooked for 65 minutes and voile! Out popped an immaculate butterscotch cheesecake. I decorated it with chocolate chips and butterscotch drizzle. I WILL make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-03-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBug"},"reviewBody":"I use a Silicone Pan Liner instead of Aluminum Foil. These liners are great and can be purchased from Amazon.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-03-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lori Ellen","givenName":"Lori","familyName":"Ellen"},"reviewBody":"Completely absolutely delicious!!! Followed directions exactly since I've never made cheesecake, and it was about the best thing I've ever had. Made for a church function, ALL of it was gone, and it won the dessert contest!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ryuchitoran"},"reviewBody":"Folks at work and home seemed to think this was the best cheesecake I had ever made. The recipe was awesome!The butterscotch and cream cheese flavors balanced each other very well, with neither being too powerful. I also often have trouble with crusts being too tough, but this crust was perfect.Served with a choice of Cool Whip or Reddi-wip.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Marcy"},"reviewBody":"I never use a water bath. If the cheesecake cracks a little just put sour cream or whipped cream or fruit over the top to hide it. Don't risk getting water in your cheesecake. Also I use full whole milk, not 2% for a full flavored cheesecake that will set up nice and not be runny.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lvarner"},"reviewBody":"I have some real butterscotch fans in my family, so this was definitely a recipe that caught my eye. It was not hard to make, and it tasted great. I can see lots of fun and likely tasty variations from changing out the flavor of the pudding mix used.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"peaco"},"reviewBody":"This cheesecake was terrible... I've been making cheesecakes for over 30 years and never had one flop... This one didn't set up properly, but thought we could eat it anyway... the taste was even bad.. will not make again...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"my5kittys"},"reviewBody":"Made this for Father's Day. It was a hit! I will definitely be making it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"spirituallyfreed"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely delicious! First cheesecake I ever made (decided to try this b\/c we had most of the ingredients already), and it turned out fantastic!!I used a 9\" glass pan with the temp at 300 for an hour, then boosted the temp to 325 for 15 additional minutes.I wasn't sure whether to leave the foil wrapped around the pan during the baking of the filling... O.o Probably a dumb question, but oh well...(I left it on).","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cwolfe0312"},"reviewBody":"Never made a cheesecake with sweetened condensed milk or had to put the pan in a water bath so it was a 1st. I made 2 to freeze for the holidays and they turned out great. The only thing I noticed is that the crust crumbled very easy compared to other cheesecakes I've made. Maybe just needs a bit more butter or something. I doubled up on the foil just to be safe water would not leak in and it was great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KY_Cook"},"reviewBody":"This cheesecake helped make me famous among my coworkers and my family. It is the MOST FANTASTIC recipe and it is simple, as well. A double winner in my book! :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KmMcK"},"reviewBody":"the cheesecake did not setup, turned out like pudding","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MLM11"},"reviewBody":"A friend of mine and I made this cheesecake so good, would make again, and soon.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shortbreadlover"},"reviewBody":"cheesecake make the day and this one tops the list as yummy the only hard thing about this recipe is the wait while it chills over night.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"justmbeth"},"reviewBody":"This is a very tasty cheesecake. A close 2nd to the butterscotch pie we make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dbkurth"},"reviewBody":"Friends have rated it one of my top two cheesecakes","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-02-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pajamaangel"},"reviewBody":"This cheesecake was one of the best I've ever made. I thought some water got into it, but it didn't affect it at all. So smooth and creamy! It didn't last long in this house!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KrisTX"},"reviewBody":"I made this for our neighbors a couple months ago and they raved about it, we sampled it yesterday and it was delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"idahokaren"},"reviewBody":"I took this to a potluck. Every one loved it!!Was not hard to make at all. Will make again many times. 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Completely absolutely delicious!!! Followed directions exactly since I've never made cheesecake, and it was about the best thing I've ever had. Made for a church function, ALL of it was gone, and it won the dessert contest!!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"03\/20\/2018 01:23","GUID":"d7d9130641c3421b85b8239c2ed27351","MemberId":4878732,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Lori Ellen","SubmittedDate":"03\/20\/2018 01:23"},{"Comment":"
I never use a water bath. If the cheesecake cracks a little just put sour cream or whipped cream or fruit over the top to hide it. Don't risk getting water in your cheesecake. Also I use full whole milk, not 2% for a full flavored cheesecake that will set up nice and not be runny.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"06\/03\/2017 21:09","GUID":"a7cf7b2661304b57a2f4b55457458068","MemberId":2634444,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Marcy","SubmittedDate":"06\/03\/2017 21:09"},{"Comment":"
This cheesecake was one of the best I've ever made. I thought some water got into it, but it didn't affect it at all. So smooth and creamy! It didn't last long in this house!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/08\/2017 09:23","GUID":"cdbb56f4680f431a88e560da406cb9de","MemberId":1603339,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"pajamaangel","SubmittedDate":"02\/08\/2017 09:23"},{"Comment":"
I've made this 4 times now, 3 times as it is and once as a oreo cheesecake (same recipe but vanilla instant pudding instead of butterscotch and a oreo base)<\/p>
All four times it was amazing and others loved it too. One of the times I made it water got through the tinfoil and it didnt set all the way through but it was still really yummy.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"04\/14\/2016 04:28","GUID":"a13db044271745268cb29ed7aee2451c","MemberId":8834263,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Laurenpalmer","SubmittedDate":"04\/14\/2016 04:25"},{"Comment":"
Folks at work and home seemed to think this was the best cheesecake I had ever made. The recipe was awesome!<\/p>
The butterscotch and cream cheese flavors balanced each other very well, with neither being too powerful. I also often have trouble with crusts being too tough, but this crust was perfect.<\/p>
Served with a choice of Cool Whip or Reddi-wip.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"04\/08\/2015 16:30","GUID":"8fa66b7e542b4577a837349dcdb13ecc","MemberId":8327381,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Ryuchitoran","SubmittedDate":"04\/08\/2015 16:30"},{"Comment":"
This cheesecake was terrible... I've been making cheesecakes for over 30 years and never had one flop... This one didn't set up properly, but thought we could eat it anyway... the taste was even bad.. will not make again...<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"1CB1F1B8DD7CC16478C70626CDE02D92","MemberId":176928,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"peaco","SubmittedDate":"02\/06\/2014 17:37"},{"Comment":"
I have some real butterscotch fans in my family, so this was definitely a recipe that caught my eye. It was not hard to make, and it tasted great. I can see lots of fun and likely tasty variations from changing out the flavor of the pudding mix used.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"","GUID":"7255B9B4943C4179B4DFEDDC03F539AA","MemberId":35803,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lvarner","SubmittedDate":"11\/30\/2013 08:21"},{"Comment":"
cheesecake make the day and this one tops the list as yummy the only hard thing about this recipe is the wait while it chills over night.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"","GUID":"BC8928D5F1DE4DFBA5C1361422F670F6","MemberId":960739,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"shortbreadlover","SubmittedDate":"10\/30\/2013 13:33"},{"Comment":"
This cheesecake helped make me famous among my coworkers and my family. It is the MOST FANTASTIC recipe and it is simple, as well. A double winner in my book! :)<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"D55D7F8B8710423EB10BED20176550A5","MemberId":1619535,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"KY_Cook","SubmittedDate":"10\/25\/2013 02:16"},{"Comment":"
Never made a cheesecake with sweetened condensed milk or had to put the pan in a water bath so it was a 1st. I made 2 to freeze for the holidays and they turned out great. The only thing I noticed is that the crust crumbled very easy compared to other cheesecakes I've made. Maybe just needs a bit more butter or something. I doubled up on the foil just to be safe water would not leak in and it was great.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2012 10:25","GUID":"ca860def686c4fefbc771feef4db4c83","MemberId":6935688,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cwolfe0312","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2012 10:24"},{"Comment":"
Absolutely delicious! First cheesecake I ever made (decided to try this b\/c we had most of the ingredients already), and it turned out fantastic!!<\/p>
I used a 9" glass pan with the temp at 300 for an hour, then boosted the temp to 325 for 15 additional minutes.<\/p>
I wasn't sure whether to leave the foil wrapped around the pan during the baking of the filling... O.o Probably a dumb question, but oh well...(I left it on).<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"07\/31\/2012 18:40","GUID":"871df98fae324f118b0593900976ae7f","MemberId":6789750,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"spirituallyfreed","SubmittedDate":"07\/31\/2012 18:40"},{"Comment":"
Made this for Father's Day. It was a hit! I will definitely be making it again.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"06\/17\/2012 21:01","GUID":"36a5a34486ed45d9a6eb5eb228d75fee","MemberId":6720669,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"my5kittys","SubmittedDate":"06\/17\/2012 21:01"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"02\/15\/2012 17:16","GUID":"c142eedaae304b7dab97c95fb2715d69","MemberId":3864962,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"astarzynski@new.rr.com","SubmittedDate":"02\/15\/2012 17:16"},{"Comment":"
the cheesecake did not setup, turned out like pudding<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"12\/31\/2011 20:23","GUID":"f5032a029fe9445a957904b9eba7fc00","MemberId":4696823,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Kimberly","SubmittedDate":"12\/31\/2011 20:23"},{"Comment":"
I made this for our neighbors a couple months ago and they raved about it, we sampled it yesterday and it was delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"10\/13\/2011 11:32","GUID":"b9e2261bd0b448719764179d9d576f89","MemberId":4381566,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"KrisTX","SubmittedDate":"10\/13\/2011 11:32"},{"Comment":"
Absolutely delicious! I didn't change a thing- cooked for 65 minutes and voile! Out popped an immaculate butterscotch cheesecake. I decorated it with chocolate chips and butterscotch drizzle. I WILL make this again.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"09\/05\/2011 15:43","GUID":"a56768e077fe4246a0395d4f8f501bf9","MemberId":6187523,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Cdevl","SubmittedDate":"09\/05\/2011 15:42"},{"Comment":"
A friend of mine and I made this cheesecake so good, would make again, and soon.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"01\/24\/2011 19:28","GUID":"6a519a81678041c982332533db9fd9ed","MemberId":5782461,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MLM11","SubmittedDate":"01\/24\/2011 19:28"},{"Comment":"
Friends have rated it one of my top two cheesecakes<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"12\/20\/2009 12:58","GUID":"895ccfc429964432b7ef2283dd7f3207","MemberId":3709737,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dbkurth","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2009 12:58"},{"Comment":"
I took this to a potluck. Every one loved it!!<\/p>
Was not hard to make at all. Will make again many times. Karen.<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"11\/01\/2009 20:18","GUID":"f7ed3f0bdea54b21bbc7e9e686527a05","MemberId":1850918,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"idahokaren","SubmittedDate":"11\/01\/2009 20:18"},{"Comment":"
Awesome recipe. I made this last week when friends were coming over for dessert and everyone loved it - even those who were initially skeptical. I highly recommend this one.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"10\/14\/2009 20:29","GUID":"DFB8894D012F47A48E99D5726EB3269D","MemberId":1412865,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Seminoles","SubmittedDate":"10\/14\/2009 20:29"},{"Comment":"
This is a very tasty cheesecake. A close 2nd to the butterscotch pie we make.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"10\/12\/2009 13:31","GUID":"b72b9b99845f46a2aecb9496139b8373","MemberId":1196484,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"justmbeth","SubmittedDate":"10\/12\/2009 13:31"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":50852,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43237,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311660,"name":"Cheesecakes","slug":"cheesecakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311595,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for cheesecake recipes? Find great tasting desserts like cheesecake recipes including chocolate cheesecakes, lemon cheesecakes, strawberry cheesecakes, and more cheesecake recipes and ideas.","parent":310796,"count":663,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cheesecakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Aunt Ruth's Famous Butterscotch Cheesecake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n