Salted Caramel Cheesecake Recipe
Introduction
If you're a fan of caramel and cheesecake, we have the perfect recipe for you! This salted caramel cheesecake recipe is easy to follow and will leave your taste buds wanting more. The combination of creamy cheesecake and sweet, salty caramel is a match made in heaven.Ingredients
For the crust:- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. 2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is well combined. 3. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. 4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until creamy. Add in the sour cream and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. 5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 6. Pour the cheesecake filling over the baked crust. 7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. 8. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. 9. To make the salted caramel sauce, combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. 10. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then stop stirring and let the mixture come to a boil. 11. Continue boiling until the mixture turns a deep amber color. 12. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream. 13. Add the butter and sea salt and whisk until the mixture is smooth. 14. Let the caramel sauce cool to room temperature, then pour it over the chilled cheesecake. 15. Return the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve.Nutrition
This salted caramel cheesecake recipe yields 12 servings. Here's the nutritional information per serving:- Calories: 580
- Total Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
- Sodium: 470mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 51g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 46g
- Protein: 8g