Description
This Caramel Brownie Cheesecake layers a rich, fudgy brownie base with creamy cheesecake and finishes with a buttery caramel drizzle. A decadent dessert that’s both elegant and indulgent—perfect for special occasions or anytime you crave something spectacular.
Ingredients
- Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Caramel Topping:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Make the brownie base: In a bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir in vanilla and eggs, then fold in flour until just combined. Spread into prepared pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes until set but not fully cooked. Cool completely.
- Prepare cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat again. Mix in cream and vanilla, then eggs one at a time, beating on low until combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled brownie base. Smooth top.
- Place springform pan in a larger baking dish. Pour hot water into the outer dish to create a water bath.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until center is almost set. Let cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour. Then cool to room temperature.
- Chill in refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle sea salt if using.
Notes
- Add nuts to the brownie layer for texture.
- Mix espresso powder into brownie base for a mocha flavor.
- Drizzle with both caramel and chocolate for extra richness.
- Use gluten-free flour for a GF version.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for part of the cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
