Description
A festive dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with indulgent salted caramel, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Optional: whipped cream and extra caramel for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add vanilla and incorporate the eggs one at a time.
- Pour in the heavy cream, folding in salted caramel sauce and sea salt until well mixed. Pour over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let cool inside for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
Notes
For a perfect cheesecake, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. Use a gentle cooling method to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 352mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg