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Caramel Cheesecake for Two

This small batch caramel cheesecake is rich, creamy, and made for two. It has a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth cheesecake filling, topped with sweet caramel sauce. It is perfect for date night, self care dessert, or the “I am not sharing with the kids” kind of evening. It tastes like classic bakery cheesecake but without the stress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust:
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
Filling:
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
Topping:
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce

Method
 

  1. preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. press evenly into two ramekins or mini springform pans.
  3. in a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. add egg, vanilla, and sour cream, mix again until creamy.
  4. pour filling over crusts and give a little shake to settle it.
  5. bake 25 to 30 minutes until edges look set and the center still wobbles lightly.
  6. let cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  7. top with caramel sauce right before serving. be generous.

Notes

  • Add flaky sea salt on top if you want to feel like you’re on a cooking show
  • Hide them behind the vegetables in the fridge to keep the kids away
  • Eat slowly and enjoy it, because no one else is coming to share unless you invite them