Luxurious Millionaire Cheesecake (Printer-friendly)

Sumptuous cheesecake with biscuit crust, silky caramel, creamy filling and glossy dark chocolate ganache.

# What You'll Need:

→ Biscuit Base

01 - 10.5 ounces digestive biscuits or graham crackers, finely crushed
02 - 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar

→ Caramel Layer

04 - 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
05 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
07 - 2 tablespoons golden syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, optional

→ Cheesecake Filling

09 - 18 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/2 cup caster sugar
11 - 3/4 cup heavy cream, lightly whipped
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Chocolate Ganache

13 - 7 ounces dark chocolate (at least 55% cocoa), chopped
14 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
15 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# How To Make It:

01 - Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Combine biscuit crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until fully incorporated. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the base of the pan. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
02 - In a saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup over medium heat. Blend in sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly. Continue to cook, stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes until the caramel thickens and turns golden. Optionally, stir in sea salt. Pour the caramel over the chilled base, smooth evenly, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
03 - Using an electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese with caster sugar until smooth. Gently fold in the lightly whipped heavy cream and vanilla extract. Spread mixture over the fully set caramel, smoothing the top. Chill for at least 4 to 5 hours, or overnight for optimal texture.
04 - Heat heavy cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour over chopped dark chocolate in a heat-resistant bowl. Let stand for 2 minutes, then add butter and stir until the ganache is glossy and completely smooth. Cool slightly, then spread evenly over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to allow the ganache to set.
05 - Before serving, run a knife dipped in hot water around the cake’s edge to loosen. Release from the springform pan. Slice with a clean, warm knife for defined layers and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This is your golden ticket to impressing anyone with a sweet tooth, and it disappears faster than you'd expect.
  • The layers are outrageously satisfying—biscuity crunch, smooth caramel, creamy cheesecake, and a flawless ganache.
02 -
  • Rushing the caramel can lead to burning or a gritty texture; keep the heat moderate and stir without walking away.
  • Always make sure the layers are fully cooled before adding the next, or you'll risk them sliding apart in spectacular fashion.
03 -
  • If your ganache separates, whisk in a half tablespoon of hot cream to bring it back together.
  • Let the caramel cool until just warm but still spreadable to avoid melting the biscuit base.

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