Butterscotch Cheesecake with Brown Sugar Meringue (Gluten-Free)

unsalted butter (6 Tablespoons or 3/4 stick)

dark brown sugar (1/2 cup, packed)

kosher salt (I use Morton's)

heavy cream (3.4 cup)

large egg whites

dark brown sugar (generous 3/4 cup, packed)

heavy pinch of salt

vanilla extract or paste

dark brown sugar (1 1/3 cups, packed)

unsalted butter (1 stick)

kosher salt (I use Morton's)

heavy cream (3/4 cup)

full fat cream cheese (3 8oz blocks), at room temperature

large eggs, at room temperature

vanilla extract or paste

gluten free rolled oats

mixed salted nuts (or 3/4 cup of your favorite toasted nut/s)

salt (I use Morton's kosher salt)

dark brown sugar

cold butter