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Irresistible Caramel Brownie Cheesecake That Will Steal Your Heart

Learn how to make delicious Caramel Brownie Cheesecake. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients — quality chocolate, fresh cream cheese, and real caramel make a world of difference. I always opt for full-fat cream cheese to get that rich, creamy texture, and I like to use dark chocolate for the brownie layer because it balances the sweetness beautifully. When it comes to caramel, homemade is ideal if you have the time, but a good-quality store-bought caramel sauce works just fine for busy days.

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 4 large eggs, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)

Substitutions: You can swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter tang, or use almond flour to make the brownie layer gluten-free (though the texture will be slightly different).

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the brownie layer: In a large bowl, mix melted butter with 1 1/2 cups sugar until combined. Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Pour this batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  4. Bake the brownie base for about 20 minutes — it should be set but still slightly soft in the center. Remove from oven but keep the oven on.
  5. While the brownie layer bakes, prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat the cream cheese with remaining 1/2 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the remaining 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and sour cream; mix until fully combined.
  6. Pour the cheesecake mixture gently over the warm brownie layer. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 35-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is mostly set but still has a slight jiggle in the center.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Before serving, drizzle the top with caramel sauce evenly. For an extra touch, you can lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt over the caramel.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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