Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This salted caramel cheesecake is honestly one of my favorite desserts to make because it comes together so quickly, just 55 minutes from start to finish. The beauty of cream cheese is that it's packed with protein and calcium, making this indulgence feel a bit more nourishing. What I love most is how simple the technique is; you literally mix, pour, and bake. The flaky sea salt sprinkled on top creates this perfect sweet and salty contrast that elevates the whole thing. Trust me, your friends will think you spent hours on this, but you and I will know better. It's the kind of dessert that looks fancy but doesn't demand much from you.
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Ingredients
- 250 ggraham cracker crumbs
- 500 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 800 gcream cheese
- 120 mlwhole milk
- 5 gsalt
- 10 gflaky sea salt
- 400 mlsalted caramel sauce
- 100 mlheavy cream
- 1 mLvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) and prepare a 24 cm (9.5 inch) springform pan.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy release.
- 2
Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Tip: Let it cool completely.
- 3
Beat the eggs and cream cheese until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and beat until combined.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for better texture.
- 4
Add the milk, salt, and flaky sea salt. Beat until combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan over the crust.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 6
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Avoid overbaking.
- 7
Let the cheesecake cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Don't skip this step.
- 8
Pour the salted caramel sauce into a saucepan and heat over low heat until smooth.
Tip: Add the heavy cream and stir until combined.
- 9
Pour the caramel sauce over the cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Tip: Let it set before serving.
- 10
Slice and serve. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Tip: Garnish with fresh fruit or whipped cream if desired.
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