Description
Indulge in the rich layers of Caramel Brownie Cheesecake, where fudgy brownies meet creamy cheesecake topped with luscious caramel.
Ingredients
1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter
melted
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
1 cup (85 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (62 grams) all-purpose flour
24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese
completely softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
1/4 cup (59 grams) heavy cream
4 large eggs
at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)
1/2 cup homemade salted caramel sauce
or store-bought
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in flour until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes until set but not overbaked. Let cool.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated and brown sugars, followed by heavy cream and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled brownie layer.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles. Allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, drizzle generously with salted caramel sauce before slicing.
Notes
For a perfect slice, refrigerate the cheesecake for a few hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Caramel Brownie Cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, brownie, caramel, American dessert
