Caramel Brownie Cheesecake
Discover the ultimate Caramel Brownie Cheesecake, a rich and creamy dessert with gooey caramel and chewy brownie chunks. Perfect for special occasions and sure to impress.
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 5 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $15
- 1 cup crushed chocolate wafer cookies
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup brownie chunks
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- q.s. additional caramel sauce for drizzling to taste
- q.s. whipped cream for topping to taste
Preheat your oven to 325F (160C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Combine the crushed chocolate wafer cookies and melted butter in a medium bowl, then press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Drizzle 1/2 cup of caramel sauce over the crust and sprinkle brownie chunks on top.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then mix in sour cream and heavy cream, followed by gently folding in chocolate chips.
Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes until the center is set and edges are lightly browned.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for about 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Before serving, drizzle additional caramel sauce on top and garnish with whipped cream.
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother texture. You can utilize a water bath to prevent cracks while baking. Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating to avoid condensation. For an elegant touch, garnish with fresh berries and a sprig of mint, and consider sprinkling cocoa powder or powdered sugar for decoration.
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 4mg