Step 1

CRUST

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.

Step 3

. Mix together the crust ingredients until well combined and press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.

Step 4

. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

Step 5

. Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil to prepare it for a water bath. Here is a tutorial on how to set up a pan for a waterbath. Set prepared pan aside.FILLING

Step 6

p id=”instruction-step-6″>Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).2.

Step 7

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugars and flour on low speed until well combined and smooth. Be sure to use low speed to reduce the amount of air added to the batter, which can cause cracks. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.3.

Step 8

Add the dulce de leche and mix on low speed until well combined.4.

Step 9

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined.5.

Step 10

Pour the cheesecake batter into the crust and spread evenly.6.

Step 11

Place the springform pan inside another larger pan. Fill the outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan. The water should not go above the top edge of the aluminum foil on the springform pan.7.

Step 12

Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour 10 minutes.8.

Step 13

Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in oven with the door closed for 25 minutes. Do not open the door or you’ll release the heat.C

Step 14

ack oven door and leave the cheesecake in the oven for another 20-30 minutes. This cooling process helps the cheesecake cool slowly to prevent cracks.10.

Step 15

emove from oven and let sit on the counter for 15 minutes, then remove the pan from the water bath and remove aluminum foil. Refrigerate cheesecake until completely cooled and firm, 6-7 hours.TOPPING

Step 16

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Step 17

make the white chocolate ganache, put the white chocolate chips and 1/4 tsp of cinnamon in a heat-proof bowl.H

Step 18

at the heavy whipping cream until it begins to boil, then pour it over the white chocolate chips. Allow to sit for 3-5 minutes, then whisk until smooth. If a few lumps remain, microwave the mixture for about 10 seconds, then whisk until smooth.A

Step 19

low the ganache to cool for about 3 minutes, then spread into an even layer on top of the cheesecake.C

Step 20

mbine the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of sugar, then sprinkle over the white chocolate ganache. Set the cheesecake in the fridge to firm.T

Step 21

make the whipped cream, add all ingredients to a mixer bowl and whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form.P

Step 22

pe swirls of whipped cream around the edge of the cheesecake, then finish it off with snickerdoodle cookies. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cheesecake is best for 4-5 days.