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Caramel Brownie Cheesecake

This Caramel Brownie Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert mashup! Fudgy brownie, luscious cheesecake, and buttery caramel come together in every decadent bite. Perfect for celebrations or when you just need something spectacularly sweet. A total crowd-pleaser that’s as gorgeous as it is delicious!

  • Total Time: 4 hours chilling
  • Yield: 5 hours 35 minutes 1x

Ingredients

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Brownie Layer:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Cheesecake Layer:

  • 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Caramel Topping:

  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

  • Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.

  • In a medium bowl, melt the butter. Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.

  • Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until just combined. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.

  • While the brownie cools, beat softened cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar and beat until smooth. Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.

  • Pour the cheesecake batter gently over the brownie layer.

  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the center is just set and slightly jiggly.

  • Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.

  • Remove, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

 

  • Before serving, pour caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using. Slice and enjoy every delicious layer!

Notes

 

  • For extra gooeyness, swirl chocolate chips into the brownie batter before baking.

  • Love salty-sweet? Use salted caramel and a touch more sea salt on top!

  • Don’t skip chilling the cheesecake—it makes slicing so much easier and gives you that gorgeous clean edge!

  • To make slicing super neat, dip your knife in hot water and wipe it clean between each cut.

  • Author: cookspotlight
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

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