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Caramel Brownie Cheesecake

A decadent dessert combining rich brownie, creamy cheesecake, and luscious caramel.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

for the brownie layer

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

for the cheesecake layer

  • 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

for the caramel sauce

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt butter, stir in sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
  • Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt; combine with wet ingredients.
  • Pour brownie batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.
  • Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled brownie layer; bake for another 30-35 minutes.
  • For caramel, melt sugar until golden, then stir in butter and cream. Add salt.
  • Drizzle caramel over cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Allow cheesecake to cool completely before adding caramel for best results.
Keyword brownie