Description
A rich and indulgent dessert combining a fudgy brownie base with a creamy cheesecake layer, topped with caramel sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (or homemade brownie batter)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp water
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare brownie batter according to package or homemade recipe. Spread evenly into the pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until just set. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- Pour cheesecake batter over the brownie base and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) to set.
- Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
- Slice and serve chilled. Add extra caramel drizzle for an extra indulgent touch!
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating to ensure it sets properly.
- Feel free to customize toppings with nuts or additional chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Caramel Brownie Cheesecake, dessert, cheesecake, brownies, caramel