Description
A delicious and easy recipe for caramel cheesecake slices with a speculoos cookie crust and a creamy, flavorful filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups speculoos cookie crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup cookie butter (spread)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine cookie crumbs and ⅓ cup sugar in a bowl. Pour in melted butter and mix until moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of a prepared 9-inch springform pan or square baking pan. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
- Craft the filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by cookie butter, sour cream, and lemon juice. Mix until just combined.
- Assemble and bake: Pour filling over chilled crust. Drizzle ½ cup caramel sauce over the top and swirl gently. Bake in a preheated 325°F (160°C) oven using a water bath for 60-75 minutes, or until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool gradually: Turn off oven, leave cheesecake inside with door ajar for 1 hour. Remove from water bath and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill thoroughly: Cover cheesecake loosely and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to set fully.
- Serve: Remove sides of springform pan (or cut directly in pan). Slice into portions and drizzle generously with extra caramel sauce.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing.
- Use quality caramel sauce for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
