You are about to begin on an extraordinary culinary adventure that combines the richness of cheesecake, the nuttiness of bacon, and the indulgence of chocolate. In this tutorial, I will guide you through the creation of a Bacon Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake that is sure to impress anyone lucky enough to taste it. This decadent dessert brings together sweet and salty flavors in a way that is simply delightful.
Bacon Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake
An indulgent cheesecake featuring a graham cracker and bacon crust, creamy cheesecake filling, topped with a rich chocolate caramel sauce and crispy bacon bits.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 535 min
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and bacon bits. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading evenly. Bake for about 55 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water. Stir until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let it cook until it turns deep amber. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream and chopped dark chocolate until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Once the cheesecake is set, drizzle the chocolate caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550 calories
- Fat: 38g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 9g
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Facebook PinterestBefore I examine the recipe, it’s important to gather all your ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- For the crust:
- 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup of bacon bits (you can use store-bought or make your own)
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 24 oz of cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- For the chocolate caramel sauce:
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 2 oz of dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 cup of crumbled bacon for topping
Now that you have everything ready, let’s get started!
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melting butter, and bacon bits. Stir until everything is well mixed, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the crust for about 10 minutes. Once done, remove it from the oven and let it cool.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy and smooth. Adding in the vanilla extract, mix until fully incorporated before adding the eggs, one at a time, making sure to beat well after each addition. Finally, stir in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake for about 55 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about an hour before removing it to cool completely in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 3: Prepare the Chocolate Caramel Sauce
In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and allow it to bubble until it turns a deep amber color. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in heavy cream and chopped dark chocolate until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
Step 4: Assemble the Cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is set, drizzle the chocolate caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with the crumbled bacon. Slice, serve, and enjoy your extraordinary Bacon Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake! It’s a unique treat that’s perfect for any special occasion or just a cozy night in.
Happy baking!
