Caramel Brownie Cheesecake Recipe
A rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a creamy cheesecake layer and drizzled in luscious caramel sauce perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time you want to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth.
- Beat butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet until thick and glossy.
- Spread in pan and bake 20–25 minutes, until set but still soft in center.
- Cool in pan before adding cheesecake layer.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in sour cream.
- Spread cheesecake over brownies evenly.
- Drizzle caramel on top; swirl if desired.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.