Caramel Cheesecake
Indulge in a slice of heavenly Caramel Cheesecake that combines a creamy, velvety filling with a buttery graham cracker crust, generously drizzled with rich caramel sauce. This delightful dessert is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. With its sweet and tangy flavor profile and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Easy to make, this recipe is ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned pros looking to create a crowd-pleasing treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese: In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth using a mixer.
- Add sugar and sour cream: Gradually mix in sugar, then add sour cream and vanilla until fully blended.
- Pour and bake: Pour mixture over the crust and smooth out. Bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool down: Turn off oven; let cheesecake cool inside with the door ajar for an hour.
- Top with caramel: Once cooled completely at room temperature, drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg