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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip cheesecake

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake is a rich, velvety cheesecake loaded with melty chocolate chips and topped with buttery salted caramel for the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
  • Total Time: Around 6 hours
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Cream cheese, softened
  • Granulated sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Eggs
  • Sour cream or heavy cream
  • Vanilla extract
  • Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • Graham cracker crumbs or cookie crumbs (for crust)
  • Melted butter (for crust)
  • Heavy cream (for caramel)
  • Granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • Unsalted butter (for caramel)
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Stir graham crumbs with melted butter and press the mixture firmly into the bottom (and slightly up the sides) of the pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese with sugars until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
  5. Mix in sour cream or heavy cream and vanilla until silky.
  6. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  8. Bake the cheesecake for 50–60 minutes—center should still slightly jiggle.
  9. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for 1 hour to prevent cracks.
  10. Cool it fully at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  11. For the caramel, heat sugar in a saucepan until it melts to a deep amber, then whisk in butter and cream. Boil briefly, remove from heat, and stir in sea salt.
  12. Let the caramel cool slightly before pouring it over the chilled cheesecake.

Notes

  • Serves 12 generous slices.
  • Prep time is approximately 20 minutes, with bake time of 50–60 minutes. Cool + chill time is a minimum of 5 hours (including cooling and chilling).
  • Store cheesecake covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • For freezing, slice and wrap individual portions in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

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