CARAMEL BROWNIE CHEESECAKE Recipe
Indulge in the decadent delight of a Caramel Brownie Cheesecake – a sumptuous fusion of rich fudgy brownie base, luscious creamy cheesecake layer, and a sweet caramel swirl. This dessert is a true showstopper for any occasion.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Fudgy Brownie Base:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
For the Creamy Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Caramel Swirl:
- ½ cup (120ml) thick caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional, for a sweet-and-salty finish)
- Preheat & Prep the Pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Make the Brownie Base: Whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs, cocoa powder, then fold in flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Bake the Brownie Layer: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, and vanilla.
- Assemble & Swirl: Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie base, add dollops of caramel, and swirl gently.
- Finish Baking: Bake for 40–45 minutes until mostly set.
- Cool & Chill: Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- You can drizzle extra caramel sauce before serving for added sweetness.
- For a firmer cheesecake, chill longer in the refrigerator before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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