Description
Delight in a luscious Caramel Brownie Cheesecake that combines rich, fudgy brownies with creamy swirls of cheesecake, finished with a smooth caramel drizzle. This easy-to-make dessert offers a perfect balance of chocolate and caramel sweetness with a marbled, visually appealing presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer
- 1 box brownie mix (and ingredients required on the box, typically water, oil, and eggs)
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon flour
Topping
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Make Brownie Base: Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions, including adding any required ingredients like water, oil, or eggs. Pour the batter evenly into the greased baking pan.
- Prepare Cheesecake Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and flour until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps.
- Combine Layers: Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter in the pan. Use a knife to gently swirl the two mixtures together for a marbled effect, which creates a beautiful pattern.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out mostly clean but with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely in the pan to help it set properly.
- Add Caramel and Chill: Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before slicing to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm up.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake layer.
- Swirling the layers gently maintains distinct marbling; avoid overmixing.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before adding caramel to prevent it from melting.
- Refrigeration is essential for firm slices and best flavor.
- You can substitute caramel sauce with homemade caramel or store-bought varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
