Salted Caramel Cheesecake
A luxurious cheesecake layered with rich, creamy filling and topped with sweet salted caramel, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
- Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
- Fold in half of the salted caramel sauce gently.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool down before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drizzle the remaining salted caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
Use fully softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. For an ultra-smooth cheesecake, consider using a water bath while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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