Creamy Caramel Cheesecake Delight

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🛒 What You’ll Need

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs 🍪
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar 🍬
  • 6 tbsp Butter, melted 🧈

For the Velvety Cheesecake Filling:

  • 24 oz (3 blocks) Cream cheese, softened to room temperature ☁️
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar 🍬
  • 1 cup Sour cream 🥛
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract ✨
  • 3 Large eggs 🥚

For the Luscious Caramel Topping:

  • 1 cup Granulated sugar 🍬
  • 6 tbsp Salted butter, room temperature 🧈
  • ½ cup Heavy cream 🥛
  • ½ tsp Sea salt (optional, for that perfect salted caramel vibe!) 🧂✨
  • Optional: Toasted pecans or extra graham cracker crumbles for garnish 🥜🍪

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. 📝🔥
  2. The Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool. 🍪🏗️
  3. Cream the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. 🌪️☁️
  4. Add the Rest: Mix in the sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed just until combined—don’t overmix! 🥚🌀
  5. Bake: Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. ⏲️🎯
  6. Cool & Chill: Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight). ❄️🏗️
  7. Make the Caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a deep amber color. Stir in the butter until melted, then slowly pour in the heavy cream. Let it bubble for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in the salt. 🍯🔥📈
  8. The Finish: Once the caramel is cool but still pourable, spread it generously over the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with pecans or crumbles! 🍮✨🤤

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • No Cracks! Place a pan of hot water on the bottom rack of the oven while baking to create steam. This helps prevent the top of your cheesecake from cracking. 💧♨️🛡️
  • Room Temp is Key: Ensure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature to avoid lumps in your batter! 🌡️☁️🎯

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