Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of this Millionaire Cheesecake, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, creamy caramel cheesecake filling, topped with a rich chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. This show-stopping dessert is a true delight for all cheesecake lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Topping:
- 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk (396g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks (113g)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (100g)
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup (60g)
- 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (4g)
Shortbread Crust:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (27g)
- 1/4 tsp fine salt (1g)
Caramel Cheesecake:
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar (266g)
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch (18g)
- 4 8 oz. packages full-fat cream cheese, room temperature (904g)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature (224g)
- 2/3 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature (170g)
- 1/2 cup caramel topping, room temperature – recipe above (150g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (4g)
Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature (120g)
- 2/3 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (120g)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature (30g)
- 1 Tbsp light corn syrup – optional (20g)
- 1/4 tsp fine salt (2g)
Instructions
- Caramel Topping – Make the caramel filling first so that it can thicken up before being added to the cheesecake batter.
- Shortbread Crust – Combine ingredients, press into a pan, and bake until lightly browned.
- Caramel Cheesecake – Make the cheesecake filling, pour over crust, and bake at low temperatures for a perfect texture.
- Chocolate Ganache Topping – Prepare the ganache, let it cool, then spread over the chilled cheesecake.
- Decorating This Millionaire Cheesecake – Top the cheesecake with caramel, ganache, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Chill before serving.
Heat ingredients over medium heat in a saucepan until thickened and caramelized. Stir in vanilla extract and set aside to cool.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature.
- Use a sharp, warm knife for clean slices when serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Millionaire Cheesecake, Caramel Cheesecake, Chocolate Ganache, Dessert Recipe
