Millionaire Cheesecake

Ingredients

Biscuit Base:

• 200g digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
• 100g unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Layer:

• 400g cream cheese, softened
• 150g powdered sugar
• 300ml double cream (or heavy cream), whipped to soft peaks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Caramel Layer:

• 200g dulce de leche (or caramel sauce)
• 100ml double cream

Chocolate Topping:

• 150g dark chocolate, chopped
• 50g unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the Base

• Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter until well combined.
• Press into the base of a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan.
• Chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes until firm.

2. Make the Cheesecake Layer

• Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
• Gently fold in whipped cream and vanilla extract.
• Spread evenly over the chilled biscuit base.
• Chill again for 1 hour.

3. Prepare the Caramel Layer

• Warm the dulce de leche slightly and mix with double cream until smooth.
• Pour over the cheesecake layer and spread evenly.
• Chill for another hour.

4. Add Chocolate Topping

• Melt chocolate and butter together over a bain-marie or in short bursts in the microwave.
• Pour over the caramel layer and smooth out.
• Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours or overnight.

Serving

• Remove from springform pan carefully.
• Slice with a hot knife for clean edges.
• Optional: garnish with chopped nuts, sea salt flakes, or whipped cream.

Tips:

• Use good-quality chocolate and caramel for the best flavor.
• For a quicker version, use store-bought caramel sauce.
• You can make layers a day ahead and assemble just before serving.