Description
Decadent caramel brownie cheesecake merges rich chocolate layers with creamy cheesecake perfection. Silky caramel swirls create an indulgent dessert that will satisfy intense sweet cravings with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package brownie mix (plus ingredients required on the package)
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (170 g) caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brownie Base Preparation: Merge brownie mix with liquid ingredients, creating a smooth batter. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray and pour the mixture evenly. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick reveals moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cheesecake Filling Creation: Lower oven temperature to 325°F. Whip cream cheese until ultra-smooth, gradually blending in sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Incorporate sour cream and heavy cream, mixing until the texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Assembly and Caramel Swirling: Pour cream cheese mixture over the cooled brownie layer, smoothing the surface. Artfully drizzle caramel sauce across the top, creating elegant marbled patterns with a knife.
- Baking and Cooling Technique: Place springform pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring for a slightly jiggly center and set edges. Turn off oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake rest for one hour to prevent surface cracking.
- Chilling and Garnishing: Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Carefully release from the springform pan. Enhance with additional caramel drizzle, whipped cream dollops, and chocolate shavings.
- Serving and Storage: Slice with a clean, warm knife. Store remaining cheesecake in an airtight container. For long-term preservation, freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.
Notes
- Prep Pro Tip: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to achieve a supremely smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling.
- Prevent Cracking Strategy: The slow cooling method by leaving the oven door slightly open prevents surface cracks and ensures a silky, creamy texture.
- Cutting Technique: Always use a clean, warm knife (run under hot water and wiped dry) when slicing to get clean, beautiful cheesecake portions.
- Storage Secret: Wrapped individual slices can be frozen up to 2 months, making this decadent dessert perfect for advance preparation and convenient serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg