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Dreamy Millionaires Cheesecake Recipe

Dreamy Millionaires Cheesecake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 7 1x

Description

Millionaires cheesecake blends rich caramel, chocolate, and creamy layers into an indulgent dessert. Dark chocolate ganache and buttery shortbread base create a luxurious sweet experience for passionate bakers.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups (680 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (340 g) dulce de leche or caramel sauce
  • ¼ tsp salt (optional, for salted caramel)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, whipped
  • 1 ½ cups digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
  • ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • Crushed shortbread cookies
  • Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Crust Creation: Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, merging thoroughly with melted butter until achieving a cohesive, sandy texture. Press mixture firmly into a springform pan’s base, creating an even, compact foundation. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to stabilize.
  2. Cheesecake Composition: Whip cream cheese until ultra-smooth, integrating powdered sugar and vanilla with precise, gentle movements. Fold in whipped cream delicately to maintain a light, airy consistency. Pour the luxurious mixture over the chilled crust, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
  3. Caramel Infusion: Cascade dulce de leche across the cheesecake’s surface, creating a rich, golden layer. Sprinkle a subtle hint of flaky sea salt to enhance the caramel’s intricate flavor profile.
  4. Chocolate Elevation: Craft a glossy ganache by heating cream and pouring over premium chocolate chips. Whisk until achieving a seamless, lustrous glaze. Carefully drizzle over the caramel layer, allowing the chocolate to flow naturally and settle into an elegant finish.
  5. Final Flourish: Adorn with delicate shortbread crumbles, elegant chocolate shavings, or an artful sprinkle of sea salt. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the cheesecake to set completely and develop rich, complex flavors.
  6. Serving Technique: Carefully release springform pan’s edges. Warm a knife with hot water before slicing to ensure clean, precise cuts that showcase the cake’s stunning layered architecture. Serve chilled for optimal texture and taste experience.

Notes

  • Chill Thoroughly: Refrigerate the base and layers for at least 4-6 hours to ensure perfect texture and structural integrity, allowing flavors to meld and set completely.
  • Smooth Cream Cheese Technique: Use room temperature cream cheese and beat at low speed to prevent air bubbles, creating a silky, dense filling without cracks or lumps.
  • Ganache Precision: Heat cream gently and pour over chocolate gradually, stirring consistently to achieve a glossy, smooth finish without separation or graininess.
  • Salt Enhancement: A pinch of flaky sea salt can dramatically elevate the caramel and chocolate layers, balancing sweetness and adding complexity to the flavor profile.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 7
  • Calories: 570
  • Sugar: 37 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fat: 41 g
  • Saturated Fat: 24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 46 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg