COOKIE BUTTER CHEESECAKE!!

If you have never tried cookie butter, you are really missing out! The closest I can come to describing it is, imagine peanut butter that tastes like fresh gingerbread cookie batter. Its a VERY rich tasting spread that has many applications in the world of baking. Most commonly, and this is how I was introduced to it by a friend, it’s used to make high quality, great tasting cake icing. So naturally, I was intrigued to find this recipe for a Cookie Butter Cheesecake over on kraftrecipes.com. I can already imagine what it tastes like, but I’m willing to bet the real thing is even BETTER! If you are as intrigued as I am, then you have to give this recipe a try!

Here is what you’ll need to make Cookie Butter Cheesecake:

1 pkg. (7.7 oz.) European-style cookies for coffee (speculoos cookies), divided
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
4 eggs
1/4 cup European-style cookie butter (speculoos cookie butter)

I can’t wait to try this! I only hope you have one HECK of a sweet tooth! Head on over to kraftrecipes.com for the full instructions. Enjoy!