Description
Indulge in the decadent fusion of caramel, brownie, and cheesecake with this mouthwatering Caramel Brownie Cheesecake. A luscious treat that combines rich layers of brownie, creamy cheesecake, and swirls of caramel, topped with whipped cream and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Garnish:
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare Brownie Layer: Prepare the brownie batter according to package directions and pour it into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Layer and Bake: Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the partially baked brownie layer, drizzle caramel, then swirl. Add remaining batter and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve drizzled with caramel, pecans, and whipped cream.
Notes
- Line the bottom of the springform pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Use homemade or store-bought caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
