Description
Treat yourself to a luscious caramel brownie cheesecake, blending fudgy brownie layers with creamy caramel-infused cheesecake for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (for a 9-inch pan)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and bake for about 25 minutes until set but slightly underdone. Allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Gently swirl half of the caramel sauce into the cheesecake filling. Pour over the cooled brownie base.
- Bake for an additional 45-50 minutes until edges are set but center remains slightly jiggly. Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve topped with remaining caramel sauce and whipped cream.
Notes
- To elevate flavors, consider adding sea salt on top or a hint of espresso powder in the cheesecake filling.
- For variation, substitute chocolate chips with nuts or use mascarpone cheese for a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg