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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Salted Caramel Sauce
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter until well combined.
- 2
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 6-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- 4
Add Egg
Add the egg to the mixture and beat until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to prevent excess air in the cheesecake.
- 5
Bake the Cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- 6
Chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Salted Caramel Sauce Preparation
- 7
Make Caramel Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it becomes a golden amber color. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- 8
Add Butter and Cream
Once the sugar is melted, carefully add the unsalted butter and heavy cream, stirring until fully combined. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble vigorously.
- 9
Add Sea Salt
Stir in the sea salt and allow the sauce to cool slightly before drizzling it over the chilled cheesecake.
