Description
Carmello Cheesecake is a rich and creamy vanilla cheesecake swirled with buttery caramel and finished with delicate chocolate shavings. With its smooth texture and perfectly balanced sweetness, it’s an indulgent dessert ideal for special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (200 g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115 g)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 g)
- For the filling:
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (120 ml)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the caramel swirl:
- 1 cup thick caramel sauce (240 ml)
- For the topping:
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce (80 ml)
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate shavings (30 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- Blend in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed, mixing just until combined.
- Pour half of the batter over the crust. Spoon half the caramel on top and gently swirl with a knife.
- Add remaining batter and repeat caramel swirl.
- Place pan in a larger roasting pan and add hot water halfway up the sides to create a water bath.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
- Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracks.
- Water bath helps ensure even baking and prevents cracking.
- Chill overnight for best texture and flavor.
- Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months if needed.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
