Description
This No Bake Salted Caramel Cheesecake offers a luscious and creamy dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a smooth cream cheese filling infused with salted caramel. Perfect for sweet lovers looking for an easy yet indulgent treat, this cheesecake requires no baking and sets beautifully in the refrigerator for a rich, velvety finish.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Topping
- Additional salted caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. This will form the base of your cheesecake.
- Form the crust: Press the graham cracker and butter mixture evenly into the bottom of a springform pan, ensuring it is compact and well-distributed to create a sturdy crust.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until the texture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Combine filling ingredients: Add heavy whipping cream, salted caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined and the filling is fluffy.
- Assemble cheesecake: Spread the prepared filling evenly over the graham cracker crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill to set: Place the assembled cheesecake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is fully set and firm.
- Serve: Before serving, drizzle additional salted caramel sauce on top for an extra layer of flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best creamy texture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Chilling time is crucial for the cheesecake to set properly. Patience yields the best results.
- For a firmer crust, press the graham cracker mixture firmly and consider chilling it for 15 minutes before adding the filling.
- Adjust the amount of salted caramel sauce to your taste, both within the filling and as a drizzle topping.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
