Irresistible Caramel Brownie Cheesecake

🍫✨ Caramel Brownie Cheesecake

✅ Ingredients:

🔹 Brownie Layer:

👉 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, melted

👉 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

👉 4 large eggs

👉 1/2 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder

👉 1 tsp vanilla extract

👉 1/4 tsp salt

👉 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour

🔹 Cheesecake Layer:

👉 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened

👉 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

👉 2 large eggs

👉 1 tsp vanilla extract

👉 1 cup (240ml) sour cream

🔹 Caramel Sauce:

👉 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

👉 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream

👉 1/4 tsp salt

👉 2 tbsp unsalted butter

👉 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

▶️ Instructions

◾️ Step 1 – Preheat

✅ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

✅ Grease a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan.

◾️ Step 2 – Brownie Layer

✅ Mix melted butter + sugar.

✅ Beat in eggs one at a time.

✅ Stir in cocoa, vanilla, and salt.

✅ Fold in flour just until combined.

✅ Bake 25–30 minutes. Cool slightly.

◾️ Step 3 – Cheesecake Layer

✅ Beat cream cheese until smooth.

✅ Add sugar, then eggs (one at a time).

✅ Stir in vanilla + sour cream.

✅ Pour over brownie base.

✅ Bake 55–60 minutes until set.

✅ Cool completely.

◾️ Step 4 – Caramel Sauce

✅ Melt sugar over medium heat until amber.

✅ Whisk in cream + butter.

✅ Add salt (and vanilla if desired).

✅ Let cool slightly.

◾️ Step 5 – Assembly

✅ Drizzle caramel sauce over cooled cheesecake.

✅ Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

💡 Tips:

🔹 Let cheesecake cool fully before adding caramel.

🔹 Add chocolate shavings or sea salt for a fancy touch.

🔹 Adjust caramel drizzle to taste.