Name: Christmas Cheesecake with English Toffee Filling
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 5 ounces graham crackers); 1/2 cup toasted almonds, finely chopped; 1/2 cup English toffee bits (such as Skor); 2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 8 ounces chocolate-covered English toffee (such as Skor or Heath bars), cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 16-ounce container sour cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Assorted candies (such as gumdrops and holiday M&M’s)

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Christmas Cheesecake with English Toffee FillingDavid Prince

Prepare this cake a day ahead.

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