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Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Salted Caramel Cheesecake

A rich and decadent cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious salted caramel topping. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
Filling Ingredients
  • 3 8-ounce packages Cream cheese, softened
  • 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup Sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 Large eggs
Salted Caramel Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup Water
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Roasting pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Pour filling over cooled crust.
  5. Place springform pan in a larger roasting pan; pour boiling water halfway up the sides. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until set around the edges but the center is slightly jiggly.
  6. Turn off oven; leave cheesecake in oven with door ajar for 1 hour. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook, swirling occasionally, until deep amber. Carefully pour in heavy cream (it will bubble). Whisk until smooth.
  8. Remove from heat; stir in butter and salt. Let cool slightly before pouring over chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer caramel flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar in the caramel topping. You can also add a sprinkle of sea salt flakes on top of the caramel for extra saltiness. Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for best results.