Decadent Salted Caramel Cheesecake Recipe

This salted caramel cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert that combines the smoothness of cheesecake with the sweet and salty flavors of caramel. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat, this dessert recipe is sure to impress your guests.

The recipe is straightforward and involves making a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a luscious salted caramel sauce to top it off.

Indulgent Salted Caramel Cheesecake

This salted caramel cheesecake features a buttery crust, a velvety cheesecake filling, and a generous drizzle of homemade salted caramel sauce. The recipe takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from start to finish, including chilling time, and serves 10 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce plus more for drizzling
1/2 teaspoon sea salt for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
Add Caramel: Gently fold in 1/2 cup of salted caramel sauce into the cheesecake mixture, being careful not to overmix.
Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Serve: Before serving, drizzle additional salted caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with sea salt. Slice and enjoy!