Salted Caramel Cheesecake: A Delightfully Indulgent Treat
A deliciously rich and creamy cheesecake topped with a mouthwatering salted caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until set.
- Let the cheesecake cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, drizzle with salted caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother batter.
- Can top with additional caramel sauce or chocolate if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel Cheesecake, dessert, indulgent treat