Description
Indulge in this decadent Caramel Brownie Cheesecake, featuring a rich brownie base topped with a creamy cheesecake layer and drizzled with caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared springform pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let it cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended. Finally, stir in the sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled brownie layer in the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the brownie batter before baking.
- Substitute the caramel sauce with chocolate ganache for a different topping option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg