Caramel Brownie Cheesecake
This decadent dessert combines a rich brownie base with a creamy cheesecake layer, topped with a luscious homemade caramel sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Melt butter, then mix with sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, stirring until smooth. Stir in cocoa, flour, and salt until just combined. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
- 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.
- Heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted and amber in color. Carefully stir in butter and then heavy cream, adding salt. Let cool slightly. Pour caramel over the cooled cheesecake.
Nutrition
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 56g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 135mg