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Easy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

This creamy and decadent cheesecake combines the richness of chocolate chips and the sweetness of salted caramel, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling
  • 2 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk, your choice!)
  • ½ cup salted caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
To garnish
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • extra chocolate chips For garnish
  • a sprinkle of sea salt For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes until slightly golden. Let it cool.
Making the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  4. Toss in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and salted caramel sauce.
Combining and Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
  3. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven.
Chilling and Garnishing
  1. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  2. Top with whipped cream, drizzle with extra caramel, and sprinkle with sea salt and chocolate chips before serving.

Notes

You can substitute graham crackers with vanilla wafers or Oreos. Remember to allow ample chilling time for best results.