Goat Cheese Cheesecake W/Caramel Sauce & English Walnuts

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   Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.

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   In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbs, English Walnuts, and butter together.

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   Press the mixture into a 10-inch spring form pan.

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   Allow the crust to come up the sides of the pan.

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   Place the pan in the refrigerator and allow the crust to chill completely.

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   In a food processor, a stand mixer, or a large bowl (this is not difficult to make by hand)combine the cream cheese, Allegheny Chevre, sugar, and sour cream and blend until smooth.

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   Add the eggs a little at a time until incorporated.

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   Dissolve the cornstarch in the cream and add to the cheese mixture.

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   Fold in the vanilla.

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    Pour the filling into the spring form pan and bake for one hour or until the cake has set.

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    After removing the cake from the oven, run a knife around the edges of the pan to prevent the cake from cracking and allow to cool; once cool, keep it in the springform pan and place in refrigerator to chill.

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    Combine the topping ingredients and mix until smooth(You can buy caramel sauce or make your own).

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    After the cake has chilled, spread the topping evenly over the cake and, still keeping it in the pan, chill it again until the topping is set.

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    If desired, sprinkle the top of the cake with graham cracker crumbs.

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    Cut and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.