Description
This indulgent Salted Caramel Cheesecake Drip Cake features a rich, creamy cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a luscious salted caramel drip and decorated with whipped cream, caramel sauce, chopped nuts, and chocolate shavings. A perfect dessert for any special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake:
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
- For the Drip:
- 1 cup caramel candies
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Sea salt flakes
- For Decoration:
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
- Chopped nuts
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow it to cool.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the salted caramel sauce.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake the cheesecake: Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the cheesecake is set, but still slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
- Chill the cheesecake: After cooling in the oven, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) until fully set.
- Make the caramel drip: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the caramel candies and heavy cream together in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and pourable.
- Drip the caramel: Drizzle the caramel over the edges of the chilled cheesecake to create the drip effect. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
- Decorate: Top the cheesecake with whipped cream, drizzle with additional caramel sauce, sprinkle with chopped nuts, and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour to prevent cracking.
- For a more intense caramel flavor, use homemade salted caramel sauce.
- Make sure the cheesecake is fully chilled before adding the drip to prevent it from melting too quickly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes