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Salted caramel cheesecake

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The best smooth and creamy cheesecake with a sweet and salty caramel topping perfect for special occasions.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: ~6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 10
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American / European-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Biscoff Crust
350 g Biscoff cookies (about 45 cookies)
150 g unsalted butter (melted)
For the Cheesecake Filling
750 g cream cheese (room temperature)
150 g granulated sugar
250 g Greek yogurt (room temperature)
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
4 large eggs (room temperature)
For the Salted Caramel
150 g granulated sugar
150 g heavy cream (room temperature)
60 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Make the Crust
Prepare Pan: Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
Crush Cookies: Crush Biscoff cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
Mix & Press: Combine crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom and sides of the pan. Chill in the fridge.
Make the Cheesecake
Preheat Oven: Preheat to 325°F (160°C). Place a tray on the lower rack for a water bath and boil water.
Mix Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, yogurt, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
Add Eggs: Mix in eggs one at a time on low speed until smooth and glossy.
Fill & Bake: Pour batter into crust. Add hot water to the tray below and bake for 60–65 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
Cool & Chill: Let cool at room temperature for 1–2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Make Salted Caramel
Melt Sugar: Heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and amber-colored.
Add Cream: Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring (it will bubble).
Finish: Stir in butter and salt until smooth. Let cool.
Assemble
Release Cheesecake: Remove from pan carefully.
Top: Pour or drizzle salted caramel over the cheesecake before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling.
Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
The water bath helps keep the cheesecake creamy and prevents cracking.
Chill overnight for best texture.