Papa Jer’S Smoky Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Papa Jer’S Smoky Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST:; 1-1/2 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs; 10 Crushed Chocolate Cream Oreo Cookies; 2 ounces, weight Chopped Macadamia Nuts; 1/2 teaspoons Pumpkin Spice; 6-1/2 Tablespoons Butter; FOR THE FILLING:; 32 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature; 1-1/4 cup Smoked Sugar; 1/2 cups Sour Cream At Room Temperature; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 5 Large Eggs, At Room Temperature; 1 cup Chocolate Sprinkles; FOR THE TOPPING:; 1/2 cups Sour Cream; 2 teaspoons Sugar

Servings: persons

FOR THE CRUST:
1-1/2 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
10 Crushed Chocolate Cream Oreo Cookies
2 ounces, weight Chopped Macadamia Nuts
1/2 teaspoons Pumpkin Spice
6-1/2 Tablespoons Butter
FOR THE FILLING:
32 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature
1-1/4 cup Smoked Sugar
1/2 cups Sour Cream At Room Temperature
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
5 Large Eggs, At Room Temperature
1 cup Chocolate Sprinkles
FOR THE TOPPING:
1/2 cups Sour Cream
2 teaspoons Sugar

1
Place a large pan filled with 1/2 inch of water in oven on lower rack. Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.
2
For the crust:
3
Combine graham cracker crumbs, crushed Oreo cookies, macadamia nuts, and pumpkin spice. Mix in butter and mix till crumbs begin to cling together.
4
Press the crust onto the bottom and 2/3 the way up the side of a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper on the bottom. Wrap a large piece of foil around bottom of pan. Freeze until filling is prepared.
5
For the filling:
6
Use an electric mixer (hand or stand) on slow speed to mix the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and vanilla. Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down side of bowl and bottom. Mix in eggs, adding one at a time. Blend just until eggs are incorporated. Fold in chocolate sprinkles. The sprinkles will give the cake a nice marbling effect.
7
Remove crust from freezer and pour in filling. Carefully place the cake on the middle rack of the oven. Make sure you still have the same amount of water in the pan below; if not add more water. The water will create steam, helping to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
8
Bake for 12 minutes; turn oven down to 350u00b0F and bake until top is golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes. Do not check for doneness with a knife or toothpick.
9
Turn oven off and leave cake for 30 minutes. Then open door and leave for 20 minutes to create a slow cool down.
10
Remove from oven to a wire rack to finish cooling.
11
Make topping by combining the sour cream and sugar and spread over cake. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
12
Run knife around between the cake and the pan. Unlock pan and gently lift off the cake. Enjoy.
13
Note: I love BBQ and the smoky flavor. I started making my own smoked salt and began to wonder about smoked sugar. So, I had to make some then decide what to do with it. I have since made smoky maple syrup and smoked chocolate, which needs a bit more tweaking in the lab. For whatever reason, God only knows, the idea for a smoky cheesecake hit me. After reviewing many, many recipes for cheesecake, I hit the kitchen. It is now a very delectable reality.

3993

kcal

Calories

321

Fat

229

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRUST:, 1-1/2 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs, 10 Crushed Chocolate Cream Oreo Cookies, 2 ounces, weight Chopped Macadamia Nuts, and more.

Yes, Papa Jer’S Smoky Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Papa Jer’S Smoky Cheesecake

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