Description

Indulge in the luxurious layers of Caramel Brownie Cheesecake, a dessert that harmoniously blends rich brownie and velvety cheesecake, all topped with a luscious homemade caramel drizzle. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat at home, this cheesecake is sure to impress family and friends with its decadent flavors and beautiful presentation. With easy-to-follow steps, it caters to bakers of all skill levels, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
16 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
Heavy cream (for caramel)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
For the brownie layer, melt butter and mix with sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and stir into the wet mixture. Pour into a greased springform pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
For the cheesecake layer, beat together cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth. Pour over the cooled brownie layer and bake for another 30-35 minutes.
Make the caramel sauce by melting sugar until golden brown, then adding butter and heavy cream while stirring continuously. Finish with sea salt.
Once cool, drizzle warm caramel over the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 360
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture. Let the cheesecake cool gradually to avoid cracking. This recipe can be made a day in advance for convenience.