Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Salted Caramel Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with a rich salted caramel sauce, all atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for any occasion—from festive celebrations to cozy weeknight treats. With its luxurious flavors and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar for the salted caramel sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool in the oven with the door cracked for about an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- For the caramel sauce, melt sugar in a saucepan until amber-colored, then whisk in heavy cream and salt.
- Drizzle cooled sauce over cheesecake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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