Description
A decadent dessert combining a rich brownie base with creamy cheesecake swirled with caramel, perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package brownie mix (use additional ingredients as directed on the package)
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling on top)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
- Chocolate shavings (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare brownie batter per the package directions.
- Pour the brownie batter into the pan.
- Bake the brownies as the package says.
- Cool the brownie base completely.
- Reduce the oven to 325°F.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled brownie base.
- Drizzle half the caramel over the cheesecake.
- Swirl the caramel gently with a knife or toothpick.
- Bake for 75 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for one hour.
- Remove the cheesecake and cool to room temperature.
- Chill the cheesecake at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream, extra caramel, and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
For a more dramatic marbling, add extra caramel in thin ribbons and swirl less to keep clear streaks. Use a hot knife for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, caramel, brownie, chocolate