Description
This show-stopping Caramel Brownie Cheesecake combines a rich chocolate brownie base with creamy cheesecake and luscious caramel topping. Perfect for special occasions and guaranteed to impress every time.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
32 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups caramel sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper
2. Mix melted butter with sugar, beat in eggs one at a time
3. Combine dry ingredients separately, fold into wet ingredients with chocolate chips
4. Spread brownie batter into prepared pan and bake 25 minutes
5. Beat cream cheese until fluffy, gradually add sugar, then eggs one at a time
6. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and flour until just combined
7. Pour cheesecake layer over partially baked brownie layer
8. Reduce oven to 300°F and bake 60-70 minutes until center is almost set
9. Cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour, then room temperature 1 hour
10. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight
11. Top with caramel sauce mixed with heavy cream before serving
Notes
All ingredients should be at room temperature for best results
Use a water bath to prevent cracking by placing springform pan in larger pan with hot water
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days
For clean slices, dip knife in warm water between cuts
Can be made 2 days ahead – add caramel topping just before serving
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 95
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: caramel brownie cheesecake, chocolate dessert, party dessert, special occasion