The Secret to Making Smoky Sweet Potato Cheesecake

Make this delicious and guilt-free cheesecake using sweet potatoes by following these steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

 In a bowl add 1 and 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup white sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter and mix well. Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and press it evenly. Bake for 10 minutes then keep aside.

Beat about 3 packages of cream cheese and a little more than 3/4 cup white sugar together until smooth. Add 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 1 and 1/2 cups sweet potato puree. Add 3 eggs, one at a time while blending the mixture.

Transfer the batter to the baking pan and bake for about an hour. After that turn off the oven and let it sit for another hour in the oven.

Make the topping by adding 3/4 cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter to a saucepan on low heat and stir. Bring it to a boil, then add 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 1 cup chopped pecans. Pour it over the cheesecake and serve.