Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Caramel Brownie Cheesecake, a heavenly combination of rich brownie base, creamy cheesecake layer, and luscious caramel topping. Perfect for any special occasion or when you’re craving a truly luxurious dessert.
Ingredients
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Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Caramel Topping:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Brownie Base: Preheat oven and prepare pan. Make brownie batter, spread in pan, and bake.
- Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Pour over brownie layer and bake.
- Cool, refrigerate, then drizzle with caramel sauce and nuts before serving.
Notes
- Use a water bath while baking to prevent cracks.
- You can make the brownie base a day ahead to save time.
- For a salted caramel twist, use salted caramel sauce and add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
