Description
A rich and decadent dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake, luscious caramel, and silky chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel layer)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel layer)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the caramel layer, heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it melts and turns amber in color.
- Add cubed butter and stir until melted. Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring. Let it boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in sea salt. Let it cool slightly, then pour over the chilled cheesecake.
- For the ganache, heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it simmers.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly, then pour it over the caramel layer.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for another hour until the ganache is set.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is softened for easier mixing. Don’t rush the cooling process; letting it chill overnight leads to the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, caramel, chocolate ganache