Description
A rich and indulgent Caramel Brownie Cheesecake with layers of creamy cheesecake, chocolate, and caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with ½ cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, then fold the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter, then pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top. Use a knife to gently swirl the caramel into the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the chilled cheesecake and drizzle with remaining caramel sauce.
Notes
- For a nutty flavor, add ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the crust mixture.
- To make it extra indulgent, top the cheesecake with chocolate shavings or additional caramel drizzle before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg