Caramel Swirl Brownie Cheesecake
🍫🧀 The ultimate dessert mash-up! Fudgy brownie base, creamy cheesecake layer, and rich caramel swirls in every bite. Perfect for celebrations, sweet cravings, or impressing a crowd! 😍✨
Ingredients:
For the Brownie Base:
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Caramel Swirl:
½ cup thick caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Pinch of sea salt (optional, for a salted caramel twist)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan or square baking pan with parchment paper.
⏱️ Duration: 5 minutes
Make brownie batter: In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan.
⏱️ Duration: 7 minutes
Make cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy and smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until fully incorporated. Pour gently over brownie batter.
⏱️ Duration: 8 minutes
Add the caramel swirl: Drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake layer. Use a skewer or knife to swirl it gently for a marbled effect. 🌀
⏱️ Duration: 3 minutes
Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the center is set and edges are lightly golden. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let it cool inside for 15 minutes.
⏱️ Duration: 50 minutes + 15 minutes cool-down
Chill: Transfer to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
⏱️ Duration: 4 hours (chill time)
Serve: Slice, drizzle with extra caramel (if desired), and enjoy every decadent bite! 🍮
⏱️ Duration: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 50 minutes | Cooling & Chill Time: 4 hours 20 minutes | Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Kcal: 460 kcal | Servings: 12 slices
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