Salted Caramel Cheesecake
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October 2004
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Recipe Summary
Ingredients
Directions
Make Ahead
The cheesecakes can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Notes
Cooking Club Tip: If you see sugar crystals on the sides of the pot while making caramel, dissolve them with a pastry brush that has been dipped in water until well moistened.