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Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Rich, creamy, and dreamy, this salted caramel cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for family dinners, special occasions, or when you just need a little treat for yourself. The classic cheesecake base gets topped with gooey homemade salted caramel that perfectly balances sweet and salty. Simple enough to make at home, fancy enough to impress anyone who tries it.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Crust:
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
Salted Caramel Topping:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Method
 

Step 1: Prep the crust
  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, then let cool.
Step 2: Make the cheesecake filling
  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. Mix until creamy. Pour over the cooled crust.
Step 3: Bake the cheesecake
  1. Bake at 325°F for 55–60 minutes. The center should jiggle slightly. Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 4: Make the salted caramel topping
  1. Melt sugar over medium heat until amber. Add butter, stir until melted, then slowly whisk in cream. Stir in sea salt. Let cool slightly, then pour over cheesecake.
Step 5: Serve
  1. Slice, drizzle with extra caramel if desired, and enjoy!