Description
Experience the scrumptious layers of Caramel Brownie Cheesecake Bliss, combining rich chocolate, smooth cheesecake, and a luscious caramel topping. This easy dessert is perfect for any occasion, bringing comfort and joy to your gatherings with its mouthwatering flavor and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1 stick (113 g), melted
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: 1 cup (85 g)
- Fine Sea Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract: ½ teaspoon for brownies, 2 teaspoons for cheesecake
- Large Eggs: 6 (2 for brownie, 4 for cheesecake)
- All-Purpose Flour: ½ cup (62 g)
- Cream Cheese: 24 ounces (680 g), softened
- Light Brown Sugar: ½ cup (100 g)
- Heavy Cream: ¼ cup (60 ml)
- Caramel Sauce: ½ cup, preferably salted
- Optional Add-Ons: Additional caramel drizzle and flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth; stir in vanilla and eggs, then fold in flour and spread into pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes; cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugars, cream, eggs, and vanilla, then pour over browned base.
- Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour until set with a slight jiggle in the center. Cool in oven with door cracked.
- Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours, then drizzle with caramel and sprinkle sea salt before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the best mixing results.
If the cheesecake cracks, a generous drizzle of caramel will enhance presentation.
Make it ahead of time for easier serving on special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg