Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy Millionaire’s Cheesecake, a decadent dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling swirled with luscious melted chocolate, and topped with caramel sauce and crunchy pecans. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
Filling
- 32 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan to prevent sticking.
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well mixed to form a crumbly texture.
- Form the Crust Base: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to create an even crust layer.
- Beat Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time into the cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Incorporate Heavy Cream: Stir in the heavy cream until fully combined to add richness and smoothness to the cheesecake batter.
- Melt Chocolate: Gently melt semi-sweet chocolate chips using a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Swirl Chocolate into Batter: Pour the melted chocolate over the cheesecake batter in the pan, then use a knife to gently swirl it creating a marbled chocolate effect.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool: Remove the baked cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize.
- Refrigerate to Set: Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to firm up fully.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle chopped pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Slice and Enjoy: Slice the decadent cheesecake into portions and enjoy this luxurious treat.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth batter without lumps.
- Do not overbake; the center should be slightly jiggly to prevent cracking and maintain creamy texture.
- Use a water bath if desired to further prevent cracks during baking.
- Chilling overnight improves the texture and flavor of the cheesecake.
- For easier slicing, run a knife under hot water before cutting each slice.
