Description
This Swirled Caramel Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust and a decadent caramel swirl throughout. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
For the Filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
For the Caramel Swirl:
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp cocoa powder (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.
- Create the Caramel Swirl: In a small bowl, mix caramel sauce with heavy cream until smooth. Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust. Drizzle the caramel mixture over the top of the cheesecake filling. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the caramel through the filling for a marbled effect.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the center is just set (it should still be slightly jiggly). Turn off the oven, crack the door slightly, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. After cooling, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Before serving, you can dust the top with cocoa powder if desired. Slice and drizzle with extra caramel sauce if you like.
Notes
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving for added flavor and presentation.
- For a richer caramel flavor, use homemade caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg