Description
Indulgent Caramel Brownie Cheesecake blends rich chocolate depths with creamy cheesecake luxury, creating a dessert sensation that melts hearts. Sweet layers of fudgy brownie and silky cheesecake promise pure bliss that calls you to savor each decadent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Brownie Layer:
- 1 box brownie mix
- Ingredients required on brownie mix box (typically water, oil, eggs)
Topping:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Mix the brownie batter according to package instructions, ensuring a smooth consistency, then spread evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until velvety and uniform, incorporating eggs individually and blending thoroughly after each addition.
- Gently cascade the cream cheese mixture over the brownie base, creating an even layer.
- Artfully drizzle caramel sauce across the surface, then use a knife to create delicate swirling patterns throughout the batter.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, watching for a slightly firm center and checking with a toothpick for minimal cheesecake residue.
- Remove from oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours to set and develop optimal flavor intensity before serving.
Notes
- Chilling is crucial for achieving the perfect texture, allowing flavors to meld and cheesecake to set firmly.
- Use room temperature ingredients to prevent lumpy batter and ensure smooth, creamy consistency.
- Wrap pan in aluminum foil when baking to prevent water from seeping in during a water bath method, which helps prevent cracking.
- For gluten-free version, substitute brownie mix with gluten-free alternative or homemade almond flour brownie base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg