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A rich slice of Caramel Brownie Cheesecake, drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce, on a white plate.

Caramel Brownie Cheesecake

This recipe combines a fudgy brownie base, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a rich caramel topping to create a layered dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large Eggs
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 24 ounces Cream cheese, softened Full fat recommended
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 large Eggs
For the Caramel Topping
  • 1 cup Caramel sauce Store bought or homemade

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Food processor
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the brownie layer: In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, melted butter, and eggs until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Press the brownie batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
  4. Prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and then beat in the eggs one at a time until just incorporated.
  5. Pour the cheesecake batter gently over the brownie layer in the pan.
  6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. You may need to cover the edges with foil halfway through baking if they brown too quickly.
  7. Turn off the oven and prop the door open slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 30 minutes. This helps prevent cracking.
  8. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Before serving, remove the sides of the springform pan. Drizzle the top generously with caramel sauce.

Notes

For easier slicing, run a thin knife under hot water and wipe it dry between each cut. If you want a thicker caramel layer, you can warm the sauce slightly before drizzling.