Decadent Caramel and Cheesecake Recipe
Description
This Caramel and Cheesecake recipe is the ultimate indulgence, blending smooth mascarpone and cream cheese mousse with a rich, homemade caramel. Topped off with a chocolate coating, this dessert is the perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making it ideal for special occasions.
Ingredients
Caramel
Cheesecake Mousse
For Dipping:
To Drizzle
Instructions
Video
Make the Caramel
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, add 100g of caster sugar and allow it to melt, swirling the pan occasionally until the sugar reaches a deep golden color.
- Carefully add the 95g of butter to the caramelized sugar, stirring constantly.
- Be cautious, as the caramel will bubble vigorously. Stir until the butter is fully combined.
- Gradually pour in 110g of heavy cream while stirring.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Strain the caramel through a fine metal sieve to remove any lumps, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Cover with cling film and allow it to cool at room temperature.
Cheesecake Mousse
- In a mixing bowl, whip 360g of heavy cream until it reaches soft peaks. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle 7g of gelatine powder over 43g of ice-cold water. Allow it to bloom for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine 135g mascarpone and 135g cream cheese. Beat them together until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 80g of egg yolks until they become pale and fluffy.
- In a saucepan, combine 20g of water with 80g of caster sugar.
- Heat the mixture to 118°C (soft ball stage), then slowly pour the syrup into the whipped egg yolks while continuously whisking.
- Continue whisking until the mixture cools down to about 45°C.
- This will create a zabaglione.
- Melt the bloomed gelatine in the microwave or over low heat, then fold it into the mascarpone and cream cheese mixture, stirring until well incorporated.
- Gently fold the zabaglione (egg yolk mixture) into the cheese mixture, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Fold in the semi-whipped cream in two additions.
- Be careful not to overmix, as you want to maintain the light, airy texture of the mousse.
Assemble the Cheesecake
- Fill silicone molds halfway with the prepared cheesecake mousse, spreading it evenly.
- Spoon a layer of the cooled caramel over the cheesecake mousse.
- Add more cheesecake mousse on top of the caramel to fill the molds completely. Smooth the tops with a spatula for an even surface.
- Place the molds in the freezer and allow the cheesecakes to freeze for at least 4 hours, or until they are fully set.
Dip and Finish
- Melt 200g of milk chocolate in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Remove the frozen cheesecakes from the molds.
- Insert a skewer into each cheesecake and dip them into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- For an elegant finish, drizzle the dipped cheesecakes with melted dark chocolate and garnish with chocolate leaves or any other decoration of your choice.