Description
Indulge in this decadent Caramel Brownie Cheesecake, a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate, and sweet caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the cream cheese layer.
- Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture on top, then drizzle the remaining caramel sauce. Use a knife to swirl the caramel into the cheesecake mixture gently.
- Sprinkle the sea salt evenly over the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and additional caramel sauce before serving.
- You can also add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
- For a chocolate twist, substitute half of the cream cheese with chocolate cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg