Description
An indulgent cheesecake combining the rich, creamy texture of a classic dessert with the sweet and salty allure of homemade salted caramel sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is a showstopper!
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or cookie crumbs like Oreos)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring a smooth batter. Pour onto the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- To prepare the salted caramel sauce, combine heavy cream, brown sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture simmers and thickens (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in sea salt. Allow to cool slightly.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cheesecake filling and gently swirl it with a knife. Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes, or until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve with additional salted caramel sauce drizzled on top. Enjoy!
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute the graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs. To prevent cracks, bake the cheesecake in a water bath, and let it cool gradually.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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