If you’ve ever taken a fork to a cheesecake in the fridge at midnight, this list is for you. I’ve collected 14 toffee cheesecakes ranging from cozy and classic to fabulously over-the-top. Choose your favorite, take a fork, and perhaps keep the rest of the house from seeing the leftovers.
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1) Classic Toffee Cheesecake
This is my go-to for when I want to keep things simple and for when I want the highest return.
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Classic Toffee Cheesecake
Vanilla cheesecake is mixed with a buttery graham cracker crust and is topped with caramel and crushed toffee pieces.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and stir the graham crumbs with melted butter, then press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla, then fold in half the toffee bits.
- Pour over the crust and bake 55 to 60 minutes until the center barely jiggles.
- Cool on the counter, then chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with remaining toffee bits and a caramel drizzle before serving.
Notes
A water bath keeps the top crack-free, but a pan of water on the rack below works in a pinch.
2) Salted Caramel Toffee Delight
Sweet and salty people, this slice is basically built for you.
Salted Caramel Toffee Delight
Creamy cheesecake with salted caramel, finished off with flaky sea salt to add that perfect sweet and salty crunch.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and press wafer crumbs and butter into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese with brown sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in heavy cream, then swirl in half a cup of the salted caramel.
- Pour into the crust and bake 60 to 65 minutes until set at the edges.
- Cool, then chill at least 6 hours.
- Warm the remaining caramel, pour it over the top, and finish with flaky salt.
Notes
Chill the caramel topping just slightly so it sets into glossy ribbons.
3) No-Bake Toffee Cheesecake
When it is too hot to use the oven, this dessert is a lifesaver.
No-Bake Toffee Cheesecake
A cool fluffy cheesecake that does not need to be baked and has toffee bits mixed into it on top of a chocolate cookie crust.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir cookie crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
- Fold the whipped cream and toffee bits into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread over the crust and smooth the top.
- Chill at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm enough to slice.
Notes
No bake means it stays soft, so keep it cold right up until serving.
4) Toffee Apple Cheesecake Dream
Imagine the baby that would result from a cheesecakes and caramel apple love child.
Toffee Apple Cheesecake Dream
Cheesecake with cinnamon and sautéed apples with butter and bits of toffee crunch.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and press graham crumbs with melted butter into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon, then add eggs one at a time.
- Pour over the crust and bake 55 to 60 minutes until set.
- Cool, then chill at least 4 hours.
- Saute the diced apples in butter until soft and golden, then cool slightly.
- Spoon the apples over the chilled cheesecake and sprinkle with toffee bits.
Notes
Use a firm apple like Honeycrisp so it holds its shape when cooked.
5) Chocolate Toffee Swirl Cheesecake
For days when you want something fancier than plain cheesecake.
Chocolate Toffee Swirl Cheesecake
That's a creamy cheesecake with toffee and chocolate melted to create the most delicious cheesecake ever.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and press cookie crumbs with butter into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream, then fold in the toffee bits.
- Pour into the crust, then dollop the melted chocolate on top and swirl with a knife.
- Bake 60 to 65 minutes until the center is just set.
- Cool, then chill at least 6 hours before slicing.
Notes
Drag your knife gently for swirls; over-mixing turns it muddy brown.
6) Toffee Pecan Praline Cheesecake
This tastes like the Southern dessert table all in one slice.
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Toffee Pecan Praline Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake finished with a warm pecan praline sauce and crunchy toffee bits.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and press graham crumbs with butter into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and brown sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in heavy cream and pour over the crust.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set, then cool and chill 4 hours.
- Toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet, then stir into the warm caramel sauce.
- Spoon the praline sauce over the chilled cheesecake and finish with toffee bits.
Notes
Let the praline cool a minute so it thickens before pouring.
7) Espresso Toffee Cheesecake
Coffee lovers will appreciate this slice for an afternoon pick me up.
Espresso Toffee Cheesecake
A creamy cheesecake, blended with espresso and layered with toffee bits, finished with a cocoa dusting.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and press cookie crumbs with butter into a springform pan.
- Dissolve the espresso powder in a splash of warm water.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream and the espresso, then fold in toffee bits.
- Pour over the crust and bake 55 to 60 minutes until set.
- Cool, chill 6 hours, then dust with cocoa before serving.
Notes
Use real instant espresso, not coffee granules, for the deepest flavor.
8) Toffee Banana Split Cheesecake
Enjoy all the fun of a banana split without having to worry about melting ice cream!
Toffee Banana Split Cheesecake
A fun banana cheesecake with strawberries, chocolate, and toffee crunch.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and press wafer crumbs with butter into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and pour over the crust.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes until set, then cool and chill 4 hours.
- Arrange sliced strawberries over the top.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce and shower with toffee bits before serving.
Notes
Add the fruit just before serving so it stays bright and fresh.
9) Peanut Butter Toffee Cheesecake
Peanut butter cups are your weakness? Consider this your warning.
Peanut Butter Toffee Cheesecake
Creamy Toffee Cheesecake made with peanut butter and chocolate.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and press cookie crumbs with butter into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Beat in the peanut butter until smooth, then pour over the crust.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate on top and swirl gently.
- Bake 60 to 65 minutes until the center is just set.
- Cool, chill 6 hours, then sprinkle with toffee bits.
Notes
Use no-stir peanut butter so the texture stays silky.
10) Toffee Crunch Cheesecake
Designed with the crunchy lovers in mind.
Toffee Crunch Cheesecake
Crunchy cheesecakes are fun desserts! This one includes layers of toffee, both in the cheesecake and on top.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and press graham crumbs with butter into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in sour cream, then fold in one cup of the toffee bits.
- Pour over the crust and bake 55 to 60 minutes until set.
- Cool, then chill at least 4 hours.
- Top with the remaining toffee and a caramel drizzle before serving.
Notes
Fold the toffee in at the very end so it stays crunchy.
11) Vanilla Toffee Latte Cheesecake
Picture your favorite coffee shop order, but in dessert form.
Vanilla Toffee Latte Cheesecake
A mellow vanilla cheesecake with hints of espresso and a toffee finish.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and press graham crumbs with butter into a springform pan.
- Dissolve the espresso powder in a tablespoon of warm cream.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla bean paste, the espresso cream, and remaining cream.
- Pour over the crust and bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set.
- Cool, chill 6 hours, then top with toffee bits.
Notes
Vanilla bean paste gives those pretty flecks; extract works too.
12) White Chocolate Toffee Dream
Simple enough for a Tuesday, but elegant enough to have company over.
White Chocolate Toffee Dream
Silky cheesecake folded with toffee and topped with a drizzle of cream!
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and press wafer crumbs with butter into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in the melted white chocolate and heavy cream.
- Fold in half the toffee bits and pour over the crust.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set, then cool and chill 6 hours.
- Drizzle with extra melted white chocolate and the remaining toffee.
Notes
Melt white chocolate gently; it scorches faster than dark.
13) Honeycomb Toffee Cheesecake
The top layer has a magical, crunchy, honeycomb-like texture.
Honeycomb Toffee Cheesecake
Honey cheesecake with crunchy homemade honeycomb toffee.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and press graham crumbs with butter into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and honey, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in sour cream and pour over the crust.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set, then cool.
- Chill at least 6 hours until firm.
- Press honeycomb shards over the top just before serving so they stay crisp.
Notes
Add the honeycomb at the last minute; it softens quickly in the fridge.
14) Toffee Nut Cheesecake Bars
Cheesecake that you can grab and go at parties- no utensils needed!
Toffee Nut Cheesecake Bars
Cheesecake bars with toffee and mixed nuts on a shortbread crust.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat oven to 325F and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
- Stir shortbread crumbs with butter and press into the pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream, then fold in half the toffee bits.
- Pour over the crust and bake 35 to 40 minutes until set.
- Cool, chill 4 hours, then top with remaining toffee and toasted nuts and cut into bars.
Notes
Use the parchment overhang to lift the whole slab out for clean cuts.