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BEST SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE RECIPE

BEST SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE RECIPE

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Indulge in our BEST SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE RECIPE, a rich and creamy dessert that beautifully balances sweetness with a hint of saltiness. This cheesecake features a crunchy Biscoff cookie crust and a luxurious salted caramel filling that melts in your mouth. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful treat any day, it’s visually stunning when topped with homemade salted caramel and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Ingredients

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  • 200g Biscoff cookies (about 26 cookies)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (85g)
  • 32 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temp (4 8oz blocks or 907g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 4 large eggs, room temp
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream, room temp (80g)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temp (120g)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup homemade salted caramel sauce
  • Flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g) for caramel sauce
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp and sliced (70g) for caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed up (120g) for caramel sauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for caramel sauce
  • 1 tsp salt for caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salted Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until amber. Add butter, then warm cream, stirring continually. Remove from heat; mix in vanilla extract and salt.
  2. Make the Cheesecake Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Crush Biscoff cookies; combine with melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
  3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, cornstarch, and cooled caramel sauce until blended.
  4. Bake: Pour filling over crust; bake for 60-75 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center. Cool gradually in the oven.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving; top with remaining caramel sauce.

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