Easy Salted Caramel Baked Cheesecake (Gluten-Free)

July 30, 2024
This gluten-free salted caramel burnt cheesecake is rich, creamy, and easy to bake.

gluten free baked cheesecake

This is my take on combining my 2 favorites: salted caramel sauce and cheesecake.
Both recipes for Salted Caramel Upside-down Banana cake and Basque Burnt Cheesecake are available on the blog.

And making this salted caramel baked cheesecake into a gluten-free dessert is another achievement for me.

How to make Salted Caramel Baked Cheesecake?

A list of ingredients and methodology can be found in the recipe card below.

However, I will take you through and add little notes(if any) along with the step-by-step photos.

Making salted caramel sauce

caster sugar to a medium-sized saucepan
Add the caster sugar to a medium-sized saucepan.

Add water to the pan
Add water.

make caramel
Using medium heat, melt the sugar until the sugar changes color to amber or blonde.
Do not leave the stove at this point.
The sugar can easily change from amber to burnt if left unattended for a couple of minutes.

add cream to make caramel sauce
Add thickened cream.

add salt to the caramel sauce
Stir and add salt.

salted caramel
Set aside to let the sauce cool down to room temperature.

Size of the baking pan

6 inch baking pan
I used a 6-inch baking pan.

lined with greaseproof paper
Line with greaseproof baking paper.

How to make salted caramel cheesecake batter

mash the cream cheese
Take out the cream cheese from the refrigerator, at least 2 hours before starting to bake.
Use a whisk balloon to 'cream' the cream cheese.
Do note that, we will cream the sugar and cream cheese, however, I have to use the sugar to make the salted caramel sauce.

add salted caramel sauce
Add salted caramel sauce.
And whisk to a smooth mixture.

mix well
Making sure there is no 'lumpy' cream cheese.

add egg one at a time
Add egg, one at a time.
Whisk in between addition.

Add vanilla essence
Add vanilla essence.

sieve corn flour
Sieve in corn flour.

strain mixture
Pass the mixture through a strainer.

Why do we strain the mixture?

For a smooth and silky cheesecake.

pour mixture into baking pan
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.

remove bubbles
Remove as many bubbles as you can.

Salted caramel baked cheesecake

Baked salted caramel cheesecake
Baked salted caramel cheesecake.

slice the cheesecake
I use white thread to slice the chesecake.

A slice of salted caramel baked cheesecake
A slice of salted caramel baked cheesecake.


FAQ on Salted Caramel Baked Cheesecake

a) Can I prepare the caramel sauce a day earlier?

Yes, you can, and make sure to refrigerate the sauce.

Remove the sauce from the refrigerator at least 2 hours before baking.

b) How long can I keep cheesecake leftover?

You can keep the cheesecake in the fridge and make sure to consume it within 5 days.

c) Can I use plain flour instead of corn flour?

Yes, plain flour can be used in this recipe.

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