Layered Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake

Spoil your guests with this chocolate caramel cheesecake, an easy double-layered dessert that will indulge chocolate and caramel fans alike.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 46 mins
• Total Time: 56 mins
• Calories: 624 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• ¾ cup chopped pecans
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 30 caramel candies

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and 1/3 cup sugar in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9- to 10-inch springform pan to form crust.

Step 3

Place caramels and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir until smooth, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in pecans; pour mixture into the crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 4

Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Step 5

Beat cream cheese in a bowl using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Add 3/4 cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir in the melted chocolate. Beat until well blended; pour cheesecake filling into the crust.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until center is almost set, 40 to 50 minutes. Cover cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.