Caramel Brownie Cheesecake Recipe

A slice of homemade caramel brownie cheesecake with three distinct layers on a white plate

Caramel Brownie Cheesecake Recipe

A rich, layered dessert featuring a fudgy brownie base, creamy cheesecake center, and homemade salted caramel topping. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 1 10

Chill Time: 5

Total Time: 6 35

Servings: slices

Calories: 495kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 9-inch springform pan
1 Electric mixer
1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan
3 Mixing bowls
1 Fine-mesh strainer (optional)
1 Offset spatula
1 Parchment paper

Ingredients

Brownie Base (Layer 1)

0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 cup chocolate chips

Cheesecake Layer (Layer 2)

24 oz cream cheese softened
0.75 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.25 cup sour cream
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Caramel Topping (Layer 3)

1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoon salted butter cubed
0.5 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare the brownie base mixture.
Bake the brownie layer until set.
Prepare the cheesecake mixture and pour over cooled brownie base.
Bake cheesecake layer until firm and lightly golden.
Make homemade caramel in a saucepan until golden and smooth.
Pour caramel topping over cheesecake and spread evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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