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Caramel Cheesecake

Creamy Caramel Cheesecake: Your Ultimate Indulgent Delight

This Caramel Cheesecake combines creamy goodness with a crispy Oreo crust for an indulgent dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oreo Crust
  • 9 ounces Chocolate Cookie Crumbs about 28 Oreo cookies
  • 6 tablespoons Butter (melted) binds the cookie crumbs together
For the Cheesecake Batter
  • 2 pounds Philadelphia® Cream Cheese (softened) provides the cheesecake's creamy texture
  • 8 tablespoons Butter (softened) unsalted recommended
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream adds a tangy touch
  • 1 cup Sugar feel free to substitute with a sugar alternative
  • 5 Large Egg Yolks provide richness
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch stabilizes the cheesecake
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract enhances the flavor
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Sugar main component for the caramel
  • ⅓ cup Water dissolves the sugar
  • ½ cup Butter adds creaminess
  • ¾ cup Heavy Whipping Cream creates a rich texture
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt enhances flavor

Equipment

  • 10-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • roasting pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
  2. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter, combine with 9 ounces of chocolate cookie crumbs, and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
  3. Blend 2 pounds of softened cream cheese and 8 tablespoons of butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar, sour cream, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Add egg yolks one at a time.
  4. Pour cheesecake batter over cooled crust, prepare a water bath, and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 1.5 hours.
  5. Cool in the oven for 30 minutes, then let cool on a wire rack for about an hour.
  6. While cooling, make the caramel by simmering sugar and water until golden, whisking in butter and heavy cream, and stirring in salt.
  7. Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight, then serve with drizzled caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for the best texture. Chill overnight for improved flavor.

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