Bacon Caramel Cheesecake Bliss (Print-Friendly Version)
Decadent cheesecake combining smoky bacon, caramel, and chocolate over a chocolate cookie crust.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Crust
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1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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24 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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3/4 cup prepared caramel sauce
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1/2 cup cooked bacon, finely crumbled
→ Topping
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
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1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
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Sea salt, to taste (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the base of a 9-inch springform pan.
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In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until completely smooth.
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Blend in sour cream, mixing until the batter is uniform and creamy.
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Add eggs to the mixture one at a time, mixing gently on low speed after each addition just until incorporated.
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Stir in caramel sauce and 1/2 cup finely crumbled bacon until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
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Place pan in a preheated 325°F oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
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Turn off oven and crack the oven door open; allow cheesecake to cool gradually inside the oven for 1 hour.
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Transfer pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until completely set.
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Heat heavy cream just until steaming, then pour over chopped chocolate. Allow to stand for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake.
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Sprinkle remaining crumbled bacon and a pinch of sea salt evenly over the ganache before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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If possible, prepare cheesecake a day in advance to ensure optimal texture and flavor.