Description
A delectable twist on classic cheesecake, combining chocolate, caramel, and graham cracker crust for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 40 Kraft caramels, unwrapped
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 12 – 16 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- Fun-sized Twix bars (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch on low until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in heavy whipping cream until blended. Pour this batter onto the cooled crust.
- Bake the cheesecake: Wrap the pan with foil and place it in a water bath. Bake for about 75 minutes until the top is golden brown. After baking, cool for 2 hours and then chill in the fridge.
- Make the caramel sauce: Combine unwrapped caramels, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a bowl. Melt in the microwave and let cool slightly.
- Make the ganache: Heat heavy cream until it boils, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for a couple of minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour half of the caramel sauce into the cooled cheesecake, then top it with ganache. Chill for several hours or overnight.
- Serve: Remove the springform pan, slice the cheesecake, and drizzle with extra caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts or cookie crumbs between the caramel sauce and ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, caramel, chocolate, Twix