Description
Caramel Brownie Cheesecake has a thick, fudgy brownie bottom, with a luscious layer of creamy vanilla cheesecake, all topped with salted caramel sauce. Every bite is heaven!
Ingredients
-For the brownie base:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-For the cheesecake:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
-For the caramel topping:
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch of salt
Instructions
-Prepare the brownie base:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
Melt butter and mix with sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth. Stir in cocoa, flour, and salt until just combined.
Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
-Prepare the cheesecake mixture:
Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and sour cream.
Pour cheesecake mixture over the baked brownie base. Return to oven and bake for 45 minutes or until set.
-Prepare the caramel sauce:
Heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted and amber in color. Carefully stir in butter and then heavy cream, add salt. Let cool slightly.
Pour caramel over the cooled cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes