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Caramel Brownie Cheesecake with a thick, fudgy brownie base, creamy cheesecake layer, and smooth caramel topping, garnished with chopped pecans.

Caramel Brownie Cheesecake

This Caramel Brownie Cheesecake combines rich, fudgy brownie layers with creamy caramel-infused cheesecake for the ultimate dessert indulgence. Perfect for celebrations or when you want to impress!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Cheesecake Layer
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce plus extra for topping
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional garnish
  • extra caramel sauce for drizzling

Equipment

  • Springform Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa, flour, and salt until well combined. Spread evenly in the prepared pan to form the brownie base. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and caramel sauce until creamy.
  4. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie layer. Smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 50–55 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside with the door ajar for 1 hour.
  6. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Before serving, drizzle generously with caramel sauce and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Notes

For an extra decadent twist, swirl caramel into the cheesecake layer before baking. Make sure the cheesecake is fully chilled before slicing for clean cuts.