Millionaire Cheesecake Rich Caramel Dessert
Millionaire cheesecake features layers of crust, creamy filling, caramel, and chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake:
- 24 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
Caramel Sauce:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache:
- 4 oz milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Make the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add melted butter and vanilla, then mix until combined.
- Press evenly into the pan and bake for 12–14 minutes. Set aside.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- Lower oven to 300°F (148°C).
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low speed until smooth.
- Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing gently.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly.
- Pour batter over crust.
Bake:
- Place pan in a water bath.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes until center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven and let sit for 30 minutes, then crack door for another 30 minutes.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for 5–6 hours or overnight.
Make Caramel Sauce:
- Melt butter, add brown sugar, and stir until dissolved.
- Add condensed milk and cream, bring to a boil, and cook until thickened.
- Stir in vanilla and cool.
Make Ganache & Assemble:
- Heat cream and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit, then whisk smooth.
- Spread caramel over chilled cheesecake.
- Top with chocolate ganache evenly.
- Chill briefly or serve your millionaire cheesecake immediately
Notes
- Swap milk chocolate with dark chocolate for less sweetness.