Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Caramel Cheesecake, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious filling, and a delightful salted caramel topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 33-35% MF
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 1/2 cups graham crumbs
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- melted
- 24 ounces full-fat brick-style cream cheese
- room temperature
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- discard the yolk
- in addition to the other eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups white sugar and 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring until melted and combined.
- Slowly add 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, mixing until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix together 2 1/2 cups graham crumbs, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and 10 tablespoons melted unsalted butter to form the crust.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
- For the filling, beat 24 ounces room-temperature cream cheese and 3/4 cup white sugar until smooth.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon corn starch, 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce, and 3/4 cup room-temperature sour cream until well combined.
- Add 3 large eggs and 1 large egg yolk, mixing just until incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until set around the edges but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Allow to cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother filling. Refrigeration time is essential for achieving the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: Caramel Cheesecake, Dessert, Cheesecake, Caramel, American Cuisine