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Caramel Brownie Cheesecake

Indulgent Caramel Brownie Cheesecake You’ll Crave After One Bite

This Caramel Brownie Cheesecake combines rich chocolate brownie and creamy cheesecake for an indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Layer
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter can substitute with salted butter, omit added salt
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar can use brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 4 Eggs no substitutions recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract consider almond extract for a unique twist
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed can smooth out the flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Salt can be omitted if desired
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese swap for low-fat for a lighter dish
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar no substitute needed
  • 3 Eggs no substitutions recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract stick to pure for best flavor
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar the key ingredient for caramel
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter can substitute with salted for extra flavor
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream coconut cream is a non-dairy alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Salt omit if you prefer sweeter caramel

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • sifter
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), setting an oven rack to the middle position.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in granulated sugar.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Grease a 9-inch springform pan, pour in the brownie batter, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
  8. Pour cheesecake batter over cooled brownie layer and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.
  9. Prepare the caramel sauce by melting sugar until golden brown, then add butter and cream.
  10. Pour warm caramel over the cheesecake after it has cooled; chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth mixture. Refrigerate slices to enjoy later.

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