Caramel Brownie Cheesecake: 7 Steps to Indulgent Bliss
Decadent Caramel Brownie Cheesecake with a rich brownie base, creamy cheesecake filling, and luscious caramel topping. Perfect for special occasions!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter melted
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.75 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Cheesecake Layer
- 24 ounce Cream Cheese softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Caramel Topping
- 1 cup Caramel Sauce store-bought or homemade
- 0.25 cup Chopped Pecans optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and cocoa powder until well combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla. Pour over the brownie layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Let cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder. You can also add chocolate chips to the brownie layer.