This Caramel Cheesecake Delight blends the irresistible allure of dulce de leche with a rich, creamy cheesecake base, all set atop a crunchy, buttery crust made from a mix of normal and chocolate cookies. It’s a dessert that effortlessly combines the luxurious texture of cheesecake with the sweet, comforting flavors of caramel, making each bite a truly decadent experience. This is not just a cheesecake; it’s a celebration of flavors that are meant to be savored.
Why You’ll Love This: The joy of this cheesecake comes from its rich complexity and the perfect balance between its components. The toasted butter base introduces a subtle nuttiness which complements the smooth, velvety filling. The addition of a hint of parmesan in the filling offers a unique twist that enhances the depth of flavor, making this cheesecake stand out from the rest. Whether you’re a cheesecake aficionado or a caramel enthusiast, this dessert will capture your heart with its sophisticated yet familiar taste.
Perfect Occasion: This Caramel Cheesecake is ideal for significant celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, and especially indulgent holiday gatherings. It’s also perfect for a luxurious treat at dinner parties or as a special weekend dessert. Whenever you choose to serve it, this cheesecake promises to be the centerpiece, drawing admiration and compliments from all who taste it.
Decoration Tips:
- Drizzle extra dulce de leche over the top of the cheesecake for a glossy, inviting finish.
- A sprinkle of chocolate shavings or cocoa powder can add a contrastive visual appeal and a hint of chocolate flavor.
- Garnishing with whipped cream around the edges makes for a classic, elegant look.
- Fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar right before serving can add a fresh, light touch to balance the rich flavors.
Ingredients: Base:
- 90 grams of plain cookies, crushed
- 80 grams of chocolate cookies, crushed
- 100 grams of toasted butter
Filling:
- 5 eggs
- 185 grams of brown sugar
- 312 ml of heavy cream
- 625 grams of cream cheese
- 30-40 grams of grated parmesan cheese
- 200 grams of dulce de leche
- 1 large tablespoon of flour
- A few drops of vanilla essence
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Start by toasting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to darken and smell nutty. Remove from heat and continue stirring to use the residual heat.
- Mix the melted butter with the crushed cookies and press this mixture into the base of a 22 cm springform pan. Set aside.
- For the filling, combine the cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla essence, and salt in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in the dulce de leche until well combined. Then, add the eggs, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and flour. Stir until the mixture is homogeneous.
- Carefully pour the filling over the prepared base and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (374°F) for 35 minutes.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature before refrigerating overnight. This will let the flavors meld beautifully.
Enjoy this luxurious Caramel Cheesecake Delight, a perfect harmony of sweet caramel and creamy cheesecake that’s sure to enchant your taste buds!
