Luxurious Millionaire's Cheesecake (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Shortbread Crust
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Cheesecake Filling
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24 oz cream cheese, softened (3 packages)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Caramel Layer
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup water
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Ganache
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Optional Garnish
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Sea salt flakes
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Chocolate shavings or curls
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Powdered sugar
# Let's Cook!:
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Cream butter and sugar, add flour and salt. Press into springform pan. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until golden.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and flour. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in cream and vanilla.
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Pour filling over crust. Bake in water bath 55-60 minutes until edges set but center jiggly. Cool in cracked oven 1 hour.
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Cook sugar and water until amber. Add cream, butter, salt, and vanilla. Cool slightly before pouring over chilled cheesecake.
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Heat cream, pour over chocolate. Let sit, then stir until smooth. Add butter, pour over set caramel layer.
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Chill until ganache sets. Garnish with sea salt, chocolate shavings, or powdered sugar if desired.
# Cook's Notes:
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Can be made 1-2 days ahead
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Use water bath to prevent cracks
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Best served at room temperature