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