Description
A decadent fusion of creamy cheesecake and fudgy brownie, swirled with rich caramel and topped with chocolate ganache this Caramel Brownie Cheesecake is the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
For the brownie base:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
For the cheesecake filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup caramel sauce (plus more for swirling)
For the topping:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy cream
Caramel drizzle and chopped pecans for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, flour, and salt until smooth. Spread evenly into the pan to form the brownie base.
3. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from oven and cool slightly.
4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugars, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Mix in caramel sauce.
5. Pour cheesecake batter over the brownie base. Drizzle extra caramel on top and gently swirl with a knife.
6. Place the pan in a larger baking dish and pour hot water around it halfway up the sides to create a water bath.
7. Bake for 55–60 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
8. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cool inside for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. For the topping, heat cream and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth, then spread over chilled cheesecake.
10. Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with chopped pecans before serving.
Notes
For best texture, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
Freeze for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Add a pinch of espresso powder to the brownie base for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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