Description
An indulgent cheesecake that combines the flavors of espresso and buttery caramel with a hint of sea salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 32 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons espresso or very strong brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warm (for caramel)
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan, lining the bottom with parchment.
- For the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl, then press firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool.
- For the filling, beat the cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, then incorporate eggs one at a time. Fold in sour cream, espresso, and vanilla until silky.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top. Bake in a water bath for 50–60 minutes until the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside for an hour.
- For the salted caramel, heat 1 cup sugar over medium heat until melted. Add butter and whisk, then slowly pour in warm cream and whisk in sea salt. Let cool.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake uncovered for at least 6 hours or overnight, then drizzle with salted caramel and sprinkle with flaky salt before serving.
Notes
Avoid over-whipping the batter to prevent cracks, and always use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, caramel, espresso, dessert, baking, coffee, easy recipe
