This Salted Caramel Cheesecake has a buttery biscuit base, is infused with salted caramel in it's creamy no bake filling, and then a rich luxurious salted caramel sauce is drizzled all over it. It's easy to make, there's no baking involved, and the decoration is simply a gorgeous golden sauce.
Why is salted caramel so popular?
Mixing salt with super sweet caramel started in France, and it's taken the world by storm. You can now get salted caramel ice cream, salted caramel drinks at your favourite coffee shop, salted caramel fudge, salted caramel chocolate... the list goes on! I have to admit I was skeptical when the flavour first started getting popular, it just didn't sound right to me. But now, well nothing could sound more right! It's the perfect balance of salty and sweet and we all can't get enough of it.
How to make Salted Caramel Cheesecake...
To make the base I used my food processor to whizz up the biscuits into crumbs. I mixed in the melted butter and pressed the mixture into the bottom of a 23cm springform tin. I put it in the fridge for 30 minutes to set. For the cheesecake filling I used my electric hand whisk to mix together the cream cheese, icing sugar and caramel sauce.
Once it was smooth with no lumps I added the double cream and whisked until it was very thick and held it's shape. I smoothed the mixture into the tin on top of the biscuit base, then put it in the fridge overnight to set.
To decorate, I put the salted caramel sauce in a bowl and microwaved it for 15 seconds so it was more runny, then I let it cool for a couple of minutes before pouring it over the cheesecake.
What caramel sauce is best to use?
My favourite caramel sauce to use is my Homemade Caramel Sauce, it's rich, smooth and absolutely divine! You can also easily add salt to it to make it into a salted caramel sauce. If you don't want to make your own, it's quite easy nowadays to find a good quality ready made caramel (or salted caramel) sauce in the shops or online. I have used Tesco's Finest, Bonn Maman and Carnation Caramel in the past with great results.
I poured the sauce over the Salted Caramel Cheesecake and let it spread and drip down the sides. Then I used my palette knife to smooth it out and push it to the edges to create those drool worthy drips!
How do I make sure the cheesecake sets?
When you’re mixing the filling, you want it to get to a stage where you can scoop some up with your spatula or spoon and you have to give it a tap on the side of the bowl or slight flick of the wrist to get the mixture off the spoon. If it’s sloppy and slides right off the spoon without any encouragement needed, then you need to mix it more. Always use an electric mixer for best results. It’s also very important to use full fat cream cheese and double cream (heavy cream), as any low fat versions will affect the setting of the cheesecake. I always set my cheesecake overnight in the fridge, I’d suggest a minimum of 4 hours.
How do you remove a no bake cheesecake from the tin?
To see step by step photos and a video showing you how to remove a no bake cheesecake from the tin, as well as the answers to lots of other common no bake cheesecake questions, check out my How to make a No Bake Cheesecake guide!
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Salted Caramel Cheesecake (No Bake)
Ingredients
For the base
- 300 g Digestive Biscuits
- 135 g Butter or baking spread melted
For the cheesecake filling
- 750 g Full fat cream cheese
- 125 g Icing sugar
- 150 g Salted caramel sauce good quality shop bought or homemade
- 300 ml Double cream
To decorate
- 250 g Salted caramel sauce good quality shop bought or homemade
Instructions
- To make the base use a food processor to whizz up the biscuits into crumbs, or bash them with a rolling pin in a bowl or sandwich bag
- Mix in the melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of a 23cm springform tin until compact and even. Put it in the fridge while you make the filling
- For the cheesecake filling use a food mixer with a whisk attachment or an electric hand whisk to mix together the cream cheese, icing sugar and salted caramel sauce
- Once it is smooth with no lumps, add the double cream and whisk until it is very thick and holds it's shape
- Smooth the mixture into the tin on top of the biscuit base, then put it in the fridge overnight, or for at least 4 hours, to set
- Remove from the tin and put on your serving plate. Smooth the sides with a butter knife to create a neater finish
- To decorate, put the salted caramel in a bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds so it is more runny. If your sauce is already runny you don't need to do this. Let it cool for a minute or so, so you're not pouring hot liquid onto the cheesecake
- Pour the sauce over the cheesecake and let it spread and drip down the sides. Use a palette knife to smooth it out and push it to the edges if it doesn't spread/drip enough
- Serve immediately, store any leftovers in the fridge and eat within 2 days
Angela / Only Crumbs Remain
That looks insanely good Kat! Vey easy to make - and those drips of salted caramel as you say are definitely drool worthy! Serious yum!
Angela x
thebakingexplorer
Thanks Angela! It is so easy to make and really yummy too 😀
Sammie
I adore the simplicity of how this cheesecake looks, it makes me want to dive in for a large slice. Perfect dessert. x
thebakingexplorer
Thanks Sammie! I decided simple was best with this cheesecake so I'm glad it's still tempting you!
Tammy
Hi thankyou for your recipe. Please can you tell me if I can use tinned caramel sauce for this. Many thanks.
thebakingexplorer
Hi Tammy, yes as per the recipe you can use shop bought or homemade caramel sauce, I hope you enjoy the cheesecake!
Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder
Wow Kat! So few ingredients and what a result. I love anything salted caramel and this cheesecake simply looks amazing and no-bake too! Yum! x
thebakingexplorer
Me too Jo, salted caramel is my favourite!
Mandy
Fabulous cheesecake - a real winner and easy recipe to follow
Can you freeze it .
thebakingexplorer
Hi Mandy, yes you can freeze it, once it is set in the fridge overnight, freeze it afterwards
Cat | Curly's Cooking
This looks so decadent! My husband would try to eat the whole thing!
thebakingexplorer
Haha I would love to see him attempt that!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Ahhhh! I love salted caramel and cheesecake! This looks absolutely delish!! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party! Have a lovely week, Kat! x
thebakingexplorer
Thanks Jhuls! It's a pretty tasty combination!
jenny paulin
oh my goodness me!!!! This looks insanely divine and delicious and I would love to try a large slice!!! wow! just yummy. thank you for sharing with #Bakeoftheweek Kat x
thebakingexplorer
Thanks so much Jenny!
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Caramel is one of my favorites! I would love to try a slice of this! It looks very fancy and elegant, yet the recipe looks fairly easy and simple. Sounds like a great thing to me! Thank you for sharing at Fiesta Friday!
thebakingexplorer
It is very simple to make Jenny, thanks so much for your comment!
jenny walters
Oh my goodness this looks incredible!No bake is my favourite type of cheesecake so I am soooo going to make this!Pinned x
thebakingexplorer
Thanks Jenny! Let me know what you think!
Nickki
Oh my!! I am absolutely mad about salted caramel and this looks amazing!! I could seriously eat the whole lot quite happily!
thebakingexplorer
It is very hard to resist a second slice!!
Helen at Casa Costello
Ooh those salted caramel drips! This looks completely divine and I love that you explore the origins of salted caramel. Thanks so much for joining in with #BakeoftheWeek once again
thebakingexplorer
Thanks Helen! Those drips make me drool every time!
Kate - gluten free alchemist
Who doesn't love salted caramel? or cheesecake? Totally drool-worthy x
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
Thanks Kate!
FrugalHausfrau
I see British bakers using different products from Tescos that look marvelous! I don't know that we can get a store-bought thick salted caramel like that. I'm really admiring this cheesecake, especially for a no-bake cheesecake! I might have to see what we can do here w/o double cream - this is so gorgeous, Kat!! I'm so happy to have found you on FF! I can't wait to explore more.
Mollie
Debbie
Please tell me why you can’t add gelatine to make the cheesecake set ?
thebakingexplorer
Hi Debbie, you don't need to use gelatine for this recipe. The cheesecake will set if you use the ingredients I have specified and follow my method. All of my recipes are suitable for vegetarians, so I do not use gelatine.
Amanda
Hi there - will it be an issue to not use icing sugar and to add some banana purée to the cheesecake filling. I want a banana caramel flavour - let me know
thebakingexplorer
Hi, I would highly recommend using the icing sugar as it sweetens the cheese. You could reduce the amount, but definitely taste the mixture as you make it to check you're happy. I've never added banana puree to a cheesecake so I don't know what would happen. My concern would be that any banana on the outside of the cheesecake would blacken due to oxidation. Of course, you are free to experiment and let me know if you try it! If you want a banana and caramel cheesecake you might like my Banoffee Cheesecake, you can find it here: https://thebakingexplorer.com/banoffee-cheesecake/
Ellaaa
This recipe was super easy to follow and the cheesecake came out perfect! Everyone complimented the cheesecake it tasted as good as it looked. Going to do the lemon curd cheesecake next will definitely be following this page from now on!
thebakingexplorer
Thank you Ella!
Nicole
Thanks for this recipe Kat and the history lesson too! 😉 Can't wait to try out the homemade caramel sauce too!
Julie
Hi I want to make this but dont have any caramel extract and unable to get out to get some, can I use anything as a substitute that wont spoil the recipe? I have a tin of the carnation caramel & a jar of joe & sephs salted caramel sauce, could I use some of this? Obviously nit as string as not an extract.
thebakingexplorer
Hi Julie, you can leave it out or swap it for vanilla extract, the sauce over the top will give plenty of salted caramel flavour 🙂
Ervis
Amazing thank u
Dellascuisine
This is such a delightful cheesecake! There are recipes out there for cheesecakes but believe me this is one you will definitely want to try! And will become a favourite! Thank you - it’s beautiful !
thebakingexplorer
Thank you for such lovely feedback!
Lau
What an absolute crowd pleaser and so simple to make. Very difficult to share as it tastes so good!
Jacqui Bowman
My first try at making a cheesecake and everyone raves about it. I’ll be adding this to my recipe book. Absolutely love it!
thebakingexplorer
Thank you so much for such lovely feedback Jacqui!