Description
A rich, creamy cheesecake topped with luscious salted caramel. This indulgent dessert perfectly balances sweet and salty for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the cheesecake filling:
- 24 ounces (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
For the salted caramel sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside in foil to prevent leaks.
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Make the filling by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Then, gently mix in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Place the pan in a larger baking dish and fill with hot water halfway up the sides (water bath method).
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Prepare the salted caramel sauce by heating sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until melted and golden.
- Add butter and stir until fully combined. Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring, then mix in sea salt. Let cool before pouring over the cheesecake.
- Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Pour the cooled salted caramel over the top before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
- A water bath helps prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
