Description
Indulge in this Espresso Caramel Swirl Brownie Cheesecake, a decadent dessert combining fudgy brownies, creamy cheesecake, and luscious espresso caramel. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 115 g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Base for chewy brownie layer.
- 200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar (Brownie Base): Sweetness and chewy texture.
- 2 Large Eggs: Binds brownie ingredients.
- 30 g (¼ cup) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Intense chocolate flavor.
- 65 g (½ cup) All-Purpose Flour: Brownie structure.
- ¼ tsp Salt: Enhances chocolate flavor.
- 450 g (16 oz) Halal-Certified Cream Cheese, Softened: Cheesecake base.
- 100 g (½ cup) Granulated Sugar (Cheesecake Layer): Cheesecake sweetness.
- 2 Large Eggs (Cheesecake Layer): Binds cheesecake ingredients.
- 120 g (½ cup) Sour Cream: Tanginess and moisture.
- 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Flavor enhancement.
- 15 g (2 tbsp) All-Purpose Flour (Cheesecake Layer): Cheesecake stabilization.
- 200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar (Espresso Caramel Swirl): Caramel base.
- 90 g (¼ cup) Water (Espresso Caramel Swirl): Dissolves sugar.
- 120 ml (½ cup) Halal Heavy Cream: Caramel richness.
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, Cubed: Caramel glossiness.
- 2 tbsp Strong Brewed Espresso, Cooled: Espresso flavor.
- ½ tsp Flaky Sea Salt: Balances caramel sweetness.
- 150 g (5.3 oz) Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa, Halal): Chocolate glaze.
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter (Chocolate Glaze): Glaze smoothness.
- Pinch of Flaky Sea Salt (Garnish): Flavor enhancement.
- 1 tsp Crushed Espresso Beans (Optional, Garnish): Aroma and visual appeal.
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F), line springform pan.
- Make Brownie Base: Whisk butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa, flour, and salt.
- Bake Brownie Base: Bake 10-12 minutes, cool completely.
- Craft Espresso Caramel: Heat sugar and water, whisk in cream, then butter, espresso, and salt.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and flour.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Layer brownie, cheesecake, swirl caramel.
- Bake Cheesecake: Bake 35-40 minutes, cool slowly in oven.
- Chill and Glaze: Refrigerate, melt chocolate and butter, glaze cheesecake.
- Final Touches: Drizzle caramel, sprinkle salt and espresso beans, slice.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother texture. Avoid overbaking for a creamy cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: cheesecake, brownie, espresso, caramel, dessert, halal, chocolate, swirl, baking