Description
Indulge in the decadence of this Millionaire’s Cheesecake, a luscious no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake, rich dulce de leche, and a luxurious chocolate ganache topping. This show-stopping treat is sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (optional)
Additional:
- 1 cup dulce de leche or thick caramel sauce, divided
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Spread half of the filling over the crust, layer with dulce de leche, then add remaining filling. Chill for at least 6 hours.
- Prepare the Ganache: Heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips. Spread ganache over chilled cheesecake.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle with dulce de leche, sprinkle with sea salt, and chill before serving.
Notes
- To simplify, use store-bought caramel sauce, ensuring it’s thick. For added crunch, consider adding toasted pecans between layers or as a topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
