Description
Silky caramel brownie cheesecake marries rich chocolate depths with creamy cheesecake layers for an irresistible dessert experience. Indulgent chocolate swirls and smooth caramel drizzles invite you to savor each luxurious bite of this heavenly treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box brownie mix
Filling:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 3 eggs
Topping and Flavoring:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the springform pan by lightly greasing its surface and lining the bottom with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
- Craft the brownie base by mixing the ingredients according to the package instructions, then carefully spread the batter evenly across the prepared pan.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until it reaches a silky, smooth consistency, gradually incorporating sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gently cascade the cream cheese mixture over the brownie foundation, creating a luxurious layered effect.
- Artfully drizzle caramel sauce across the surface, using a knife to create elegant swirling patterns that blend the layers.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven at 350F (175C) and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a slight jiggle in the center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps prevent cracking and ensures a smooth texture.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to set into a decadent, creamy masterpiece.
- Before serving, carefully release the springform pan and slice the cheesecake into elegant portions, garnishing with additional caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version of this indulgent dessert.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-calorie sweeteners or monk fruit extract to make the cheesecake more diabetes-friendly.
- Experiment with dairy-free cream cheese alternatives like cashew or almond-based cream cheese for a vegan twist.
- Use silicone baking mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal from the springform pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 458 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg