Description
A glorious Caramel Brownie Cheesecake featuring a chewy, fudgy brownie base, topped with smooth cream cheese and crowned with luscious caramel.
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages (450g total) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Caramel Topping:
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, warmed
- 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup (60ml) store-bought caramel sauce, for extra drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pa
- Make the Brownie Base: Whisk melted butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients and combine. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into pan and bake for 20-25 minutes
- Prepare Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, heavy cream, and flour, mixing gently
- Pour cheesecake batter over brownie base in the springform pa
- If using, place the pan in a water bath and pour hot water into a larger pan to prevent cracking
- Bake cheesecake at 300°F (150°C) for 60-75 minutes
- Cooling: Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour, then cool completely at room temperature
- Make Caramel: Combine sugar and water, cook without stirring until amber. Carefully add warmed cream, butter, vanilla, and salt
- Once cheesecake is chilled, pour cooled caramel over the top. Optional: add extra drizzle of store-bought caramel
- Slice and serve
Notes
Chilling in the refrigerator for at least 6-8 hours is crucial for the best texture.
Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 90 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 145mg