Description
A rich and decadent cheesecake with layers of creamy filling, caramel, and chocolate ganache, perfect for special occasions.
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.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in 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 still slightly jiggly. Allow 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, stirring constantly until melted and amber in color. Add butter and stir until melted. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring. Allow to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in sea salt. Let cool slightly, then pour over the chilled cheesecake.
- For the ganache, heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Pour over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, then pour over the caramel layer.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for another hour, until the ganache is set.
Notes
For clean cuts, slice the cheesecake with a sharp knife dipped in hot water. Store tightly covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, creamy, caramel, chocolate, special occasion