Description
Millionaire’s cheesecake brings luxurious layers of caramel, chocolate, and rich cream cheese together in a dessert that whispers pure indulgence. Creamy textures and deep flavors promise a sensational experience that will make you feel like royalty with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Millionaire’s Cheesecake Ingredients:
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 stick (114g) butter
- ¼ cup (50g) white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 3 ¼ cups (740g) cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (100g) white sugar
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, 33% fat or higher
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
- 2 sticks (227g) butter
- ⅓ cup (100g) golden corn syrup
- 1 can (397g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175g) dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Craft a buttery shortbread foundation by combining flour, butter, salt, and sugar in a food processor until crumbly.
- Transfer the mixture into a parchment-lined cake pan, pressing firmly to create an even base.
- Bake the shortbread crust at 350°F until it transforms into a golden-hued platform, then allow it to cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese with white and powdered sugars, blending until velvety and incorporating vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light, airy texture.
- Spread the creamy cheesecake layer over the cooled shortbread base, creating a smooth surface.
- Prepare a luxurious caramel by melting brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup together, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to froth.
- Introduce condensed milk and salt to the caramel, returning to heat and boiling briefly until the sauce reaches a rich, spoon-coating consistency.
- Allow the caramel to cool for approximately 90 minutes, reserving a quarter for final garnishing.
- Cascade the remaining caramel over the chilled cheesecake, ensuring an even distribution.
- Craft a decadent chocolate ganache by pouring simmering cream over finely chopped dark chocolate.
- Stir the chocolate and cream until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Once the cheesecake has thoroughly chilled overnight, carefully extract from the pan.
- Drizzle the reserved caramel over individual slices, creating an elegant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Precision matters when making the shortbread base, ensuring breadcrumb-like texture by pulsing ingredients carefully or rubbing butter with fingertips.
- Whipping cream and cream cheese separately creates a luxurious, smooth cheesecake filling with perfect consistency and rich flavor.
- Caramel preparation requires constant stirring and careful temperature monitoring to achieve the right thickness and prevent burning.
- Allow sufficient chilling time between layers, especially overnight, to help the cheesecake set and develop deep, complex flavors.
- Use high-quality chocolate for ganache to ensure a glossy, silky finish that elevates the entire dessert’s taste and presentation.
- Drizzling warmed reserved caramel just before serving adds a professional touch and enhances the visual appeal of each slice.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 605
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 132mg