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Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Ultra-creamy baked cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and rich homemade salted caramel topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Salted Caramel
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream warmed
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and bake prepared crust for 10 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
  3. Bake cheesecake in a water bath for 60–70 minutes, cool gradually, chill, then top with salted caramel.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing for best texture.