Description
This indulgent Caramel Brownie Cheesecake layers everything you crave in one epic dessert: a rich, fudgy brownie base, ultra-creamy cheesecake center, and a luscious sea salt caramel drizzle on top. Decadent, dramatic, and easier than it looks—this one’s made to impress.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
½ tsp salt
Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
Caramel Sauce:
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a springform pan with parchment.
Make brownie layer: Melt butter, then whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour, cocoa, and salt. Pour into pan and bake for 15 minutes.
Make cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. Pour over brownie layer.
Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the center is just set. Cool for 1 hour, then chill 4 hours or overnight.
Make caramel: Heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted and amber-colored. Add butter, then cream. Simmer briefly, stir in sea salt, and cool slightly.
Top cheesecake with warm caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 6g