Irresistible Caramel Swirl Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted butter
2 tbsp sugar
Cheesecake Filling
3 cups cream cheese (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup sour cream
Caramel Swirl
¾ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Topping (optional)
Whipped cream
Extra caramel sauce
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add sugar and mix well.
Beat in eggs one at a time.
Add vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Mix until creamy (don’t overmix).
3. Assemble
Pour half the cheesecake batter over the crust.
Drizzle caramel sauce on top.
Add remaining batter, then swirl more caramel using a knife.
4. Bake
Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
Turn oven off, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
5. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
6. Serve
Top with whipped cream and extra caramel drizzle.
Tips for Perfect Swirls
✔ Use thick caramel sauce
✔ Don’t over-swirl—gentle movements look best
✔ Chill fully for clean slices
