Description
A decadent Millionaire’s Cheesecake recipe that is perfect for special occasions. This luxurious dessert features layers of creamy cheesecake, rich caramel, and chocolate ganache on a shortbread base.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1 stick butter (114g)
- 1/4 cup white sugar (50g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/4 cups cream cheese (740g), room temperature
- 1/2 cup white sugar (100g)
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml), 33% fat or higher
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup light brown sugar (200g)
- 2 sticks butter (227g)
- 1/3 cup golden corn syrup (100g)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (397g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate (175g), chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
Instructions
- Step 1: Start with the Shortbread Base Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Combine flour, butter, salt, and sugar in a food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Press the dough into the base of a round, loose-bottomed cake pan, lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown, then let cool.
- Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, white sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Pour over the cooled shortbread base and chill in the fridge while preparing the caramel.
- Step 3: Make the Caramel In a saucepan, melt the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup over medium heat, allowing the mixture to boil and froth. Stir in condensed milk and salt. Boil for one minute until it thickens. Let caramel cool slightly before reserving 1/4 of it for later decoration. Spread the rest over the cheesecake. Return to the fridge to chill overnight.
- Step 4: Chocolate Ganache Place chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Heat the cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour over chocolate. Let it sit, then stir until smooth and glossy. Once cool, spread over the chilled cheesecake.
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Nutrition
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