Description
Caramel Brownie Cheesecake is a decadent layered dessert with a fudgy brownie base, creamy cheesecake filling, and a rich caramel drizzle on top. Each slice delivers chocolatey, velvety, and sweet perfection—ideal for special occasions or indulgent treats.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Caramel Topping:
20 soft caramels (or 1/2 cup caramel sauce)
2 tbsp heavy cream
Sea salt (optional, for salted caramel version)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Brownie Base: In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cocoa, flour, and salt until combined. Spread into pan and bake 20 minutes—just until set.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla. Pour over brownie base and smooth the top.
- Bake 45–50 minutes, until center is just set. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Make the Caramel Topping: Melt caramels with heavy cream until smooth. Drizzle over chilled cheesecake. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Swirl caramel into cheesecake layer before baking for extra flavor.
Add pecans or chocolate chips to the brownie base for texture.
Use boxed brownie mix for a shortcut.
Top with both caramel and chocolate ganache for a double-drizzle effect.
Freezes well when wrapped tightly—thaw overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg