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Mouthwatering Caramel Brownie Cheesecake

Caramel Brownie Cheesecake is a rich dessert with a fudgy brownie base, creamy cheesecake, and swirled caramel topping—baked and chilled to perfection.

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer

  • 1 box 18–20 oz fudge brownie mix (+ oil, eggs, water)

Cheesecake Layer

  • 24 oz 680g cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup 120ml sour cream
  • Caramel Swirl
  • ½ cup 120ml thick caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • ¼ tsp sea salt optional
  • Optional Toppings: chocolate ganache drizzle whipped cream, extra caramel

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Prepare brownie batter and pour half into the pan. Bake 15–18 minutes, until edges set and center shows moist crumbs. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
  • Pour cheesecake over brownie. Drop caramel on top and swirl with a toothpick.
  • Bake 40–45 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Cool 1 hour in oven with door cracked. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Run a knife around edges, release springform. Top with extra caramel, ganache, or whipped cream. Slice with a warm knife