Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (35g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, brick style, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (150g) salted caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped Milky Way bars
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk the melted butter and 200g sugar until combined. Add one egg and vanilla, beating until the mixture looks glossy.
- Fold in the cocoa powder, flour, and 1/4 tsp salt until just combined. Spread the batter evenly into the pan and bake for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 100g sugar on low speed until smooth and emulsified.
- Add the remaining two eggs one at a time, followed by the sour cream and vanilla, mixing on low to avoid incorporating air bubbles.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the warm brownie base. Drop spoonfuls of the 150g salted caramel sauce over the top. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the caramel into the cheesecake.
- Return the pan to the oven for 35-40 minutes. You are looking for the edges to be set and slightly puffed, while the center still has a slight wobble when you gently shake the pan.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with 60g chopped Milky Way bars and 1 tsp flaky sea salt. Let it cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours (overnight is better).