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Caramel cheesecake

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Number of servings: 8Cooking time: 1 h 30 minDifficulty: MediumMeal: Lunch

Caramel cheesecake is a true American dessert that always delights with its delicate taste and unique texture. A cloud of cream cheese covered with silky caramel fills your mouth with delicious flavours.

This dessert, which first conquered the West Coast of the United States, quickly found its fans among gourmets around the world. Its popularity continues to grow, as the combination of cheese and caramel creates a truly exquisite treat. Making cheesecake is a way to express your creativity in the kitchen and treat yourself to a sweet masterpiece at the same time.


Variations

Cheesecake can be made with chocolate icing or sprinkled with chopped nuts for added flavour and texture.


Secrets of tenderness and taste

The key to tenderness is slow baking and cooling of the finished cheesecake. This will give you the creamiest texture possible.


Tips on ingredients

Use high-quality cream cheese, and for caramel, it is better to use cane sugar: it will give a richer aroma.


Small culinary nuances

Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door open to avoid cracks on the surface of the dessert.

Ingredients

Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese 61% 300g

600 g

Galbusera Ottocento Shortbread 250g

200 g

Galychyna Extra Sweet Cream Butter 82.5% 180g

100 g + 40 g for caramel

Khutorok White Crystalline Sugar 800g

120 g

Kvochka Homemade Chicken Eggs C0 10pcs

3 pcs

Ferma Selected Ultrapasteurized Cream 20% 505g

150 ml + 80 ml for caramel

Carmencita Vanilla Extract 150ml

1 tsp

Khutorok Premium Wheat Flour 1kg

2 tbsp

ATA Demerara Brown Cane Sugar

120 g (for caramel)

Moryachka Grinding №1 Edible Sea Salt 1kg

a pinch (optional, for salted caramel)

Preparation steps

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Prepare the pan — Line the bottom of a springform pan (20–22 cm) with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides with butter. ⏱ 5 min. Tip: The pan should be dry and level.

02

Preparing the base — Crush the biscuits into crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into the tin. ⏱ 10 mins. Guide: the base should be dense and even. Bake for 8–10 mins at 180°C.

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Prepare the caramel — Melt the cane sugar over medium heat until it turns amber in colour, add the butter, then the warmed cream, and stir until smooth. ⏱ 8 min. Guideline: thick, shiny caramel without lumps.

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Mixing the filling — Whisk the cream cheese with the sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, then the cream, vanilla and flour. Stir 2–3 tablespoons of caramel into the cheese mixture. ⏱ 8–10 minutes. Guideline: a delicate creamy texture without bubbles.

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Baking — Pour the mixture onto the base and make caramel patterns on top. Bake at 160°C for 50–60 minutes. ⏱ 50–60 minutes. Guideline: the edges are stable, the centre is slightly wobbly.

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Cooling — Leave the cheesecake in the turned-off oven with the door ajar for 30 minutes, then cool in the refrigerator for 4–6 hours. ⏱ 4–6 hours. Guideline: the cheesecake is dense and easy to cut.

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Tip⏱ For a deeper caramel flavour, use salted caramel and serve the cheesecake with extra sauce on top. To avoid cracks, do not beat the filling at high speed and bake at a moderate temperature.