Description
Indulge in the heavenly Caramel Brownie Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate brownie and creamy cheesecake layers, topped with a luscious caramel sauce. This dessert is perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat to share with loved ones. The combination of textures and flavors creates an unforgettable experience that will leave your guests craving more. Easy to prepare and stunning in appearance, this cheesecake is sure to be a showstopper at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in granulated sugar until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix eggs and vanilla extract into the melted mixture until smooth. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt; gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
- Pour brownie batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy; add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled brownie layer and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes or until set.
- For the caramel sauce, melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown; stir in butter, then slowly add heavy cream while stirring continuously. Add sea salt to taste.
- Drizzle caramel over cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg