Caramel Swirl Cheesecake
Caramel Swirl Cheesecake is a rich baked cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth vanilla filling, and ribbons of caramel swirled through every slice.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
Caramel Swirl
- ¾ cup caramel sauce
- Extra caramel for drizzling optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F, mix crust ingredients, press into a springform pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and flour until smooth.
- Pour batter over crust, add caramel, and gently swirl.
- Bake in a water bath for 60 to 70 minutes until set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.