Caramel Brownie Cheesecake
A decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate brownies with creamy cheesecake and a delightful drizzle of caramel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of brownie mix (use the additional ingredients as directed on the package)
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling on top)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it.
- Mix the brownie batter according to package instructions and pour into the prepared pan.
- Cool the brownie base completely.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract, eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream to the mixture and blend until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled brownie base.
- Create caramel swirls by drizzling caramel sauce over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Cool gradually inside the oven.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
- Garnish with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter after adding eggs to prevent cracks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg