Description
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with rich caramel for a perfect indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85 grams)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (180 grams)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (55 grams)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (85 grams)
- 4 packages (907 grams) cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
- 1 cup brown sugar (220 grams)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (120 grams)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan, cook granulated sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns golden. Stir in the butter, then gradually add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Let this cool.
- For the Graham Cracker Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with brown sugar and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
- For the Cheesecake Batter: Beat the cream cheese until creamy. Mix in the sugars, sour cream, and eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla extract and salt.
- Assemble: Pour half of the batter over the cooled crust. Drizzle with the prepared caramel, then pour the remaining batter over the top.
- Bake: Create a water bath by placing the cheesecake pan in a larger roasting pan filled with hot water. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes.
- Cool: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for one hour. After that, refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight.
- Decorate: Warm any remaining caramel, pour it over the cheesecake, and sprinkle some salt flakes before serving.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Don’t skip the water bath as it helps to bake the cheesecake evenly and prevents cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: caramel, cheesecake, dessert, baking, sweet