Here's a rich and decadent Crème Brûlée Cheesecake recipe

Here's a rich and decadent Crème Brûlée Cheesecake recipe:

*Ingredients:*

*Crust:*

- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

- 1/4 cup granulated sugar

- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

*Cheesecake:*

- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened

- 1/2 cup granulated sugar

- 4 large eggs

- 1/2 cup sour cream

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

*Crème Brûlée Topping:*

- 1 cup heavy cream

- 1/2 cup granulated sugar

*Instructions:*

1. *Preheat*: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. *Make crust*: Mix crust ingredients and press into a springform pan.

3. *Bake crust*: Bake crust for 10 minutes.

4. *Make cheesecake*: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract.

5. *Bake cheesecake*: Pour cheesecake batter into the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes.

6. *Make crème brûlée topping*: Mix heavy cream and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

7. *Caramelize sugar*: Sprinkle sugar on top of the cooled cheesecake. Caramelize with a kitchen torch.

*Tips:*

- *Use high-quality cream cheese*: High-quality cream cheese ensures a creamy cheesecake.

- *Don't overbake*: Avoid overbaking to prevent cracking.

- *Caramelize carefully*: Caramelize the sugar carefully to avoid burning.

Enjoy your Crème Brûlée Cheesecake!