Description
A rich and decadent brownie cheesecake topped with a luscious caramel sauce and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes. Let it cool while you prepare the cheesecake layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled brownie layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set. Allow to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, combine the caramel sauce and heavy cream over low heat. Stir until smooth and warmed through.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the cooled cheesecake. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for easier preparation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg