Here’s a decadent, show-stopping recipe for a Creamy Caramel Cheesecake Delight 🍮🧀 — perfect for dessert lovers who like rich, gooey, creamy goodness.
🍰 Creamy Caramel Cheesecake Delight
Ingredients (8–10 servings)
Base
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200 g (7 oz) digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
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100 g (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
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500 g (17.5 oz) cream cheese, softened
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250 g (1 cup) caster sugar
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200 ml (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) double cream / heavy cream
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Caramel Sauce
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200 g (1 cup) brown sugar
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100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter
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120 ml (½ cup) double cream / heavy cream
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Pinch of salt
Optional Topping
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Whipped cream
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Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
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Sea salt flakes
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Base
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Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter until evenly combined.
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Press into a springform pan (about 22–23 cm / 9 inches).
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Chill in fridge for 30 minutes while making filling.
2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Add cream and vanilla, mix well.
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Beat in eggs, one at a time, until just combined (don’t overmix).
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Pour over chilled base.
3️⃣ Bake
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Preheat oven to 160°C / 320°F.
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Bake 50–60 minutes until edges are set but center still slightly wobbly.
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Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate 4+ hours or overnight.
4️⃣ Make the Caramel Sauce
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved and bubbling.
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Slowly stir in cream and salt, simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
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Cool slightly, then pour generously over chilled cheesecake.
5️⃣ Serve
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Slice carefully with a hot knife for clean cuts.
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Optional: swirl extra caramel on top, add whipped cream, sprinkle nuts or sea salt for contrast.
💡 Tips
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Extra creamy: Use full-fat cream cheese and double cream.
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Prevent cracking: Bake cheesecake in a water bath.
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Salted caramel: Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt for balance.
If you want, I can also create a no-bake, ultra-quick version that’s just as indulgent but ready in under 2 hours.