Salted Butterscotch Cheesecake

• 1-1/4 cups finely crushed pretzels
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese, softened
• Sea salt

1. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
4. In a small bowl, whisk the condensed milk, milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
5. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in pudding mixture and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
6. Bake at 325u0b0 for 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
7. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt.
8. In a small bowl, combine Mascarpone cheese and 1/3 cup sauce until smooth. Spread over cooled cheesecake; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce.
9. Remove sides of pan. Just before serving, sprinkle cheesecake with sea salt; drizzle with butterscotch sauce.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/salted-butterscotch-cheesecake/ (may not work)