Millionaire’s Cheesecake: A Decadent Delight for Every Occasion

2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

Whip the cream: Using a hand or stand mixer, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Blend the cheese mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, white sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a light texture.
Assemble: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled shortbread base. Smooth the top with a spatula and refrigerate while you prepare the caramel layer.
3. Make the Caramel

Melt ingredients: In a saucepan, melt the butter, light brown sugar, and golden corn syrup over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent sticking.
Cook to perfection: Once melted, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
Add condensed milk: Remove from heat and whisk in the condensed milk and salt. Return to the heat and boil for another minute, or until the caramel thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Cool and spread: Let the caramel cool for about 90 minutes until warm but spreadable. Reserve ¼ of the caramel for drizzling later and pour the rest over the cheesecake layer, spreading it evenly. Return the cheesecake to the fridge to chill overnight.
Tip: If you prefer salted caramel, increase the salt in this step to 1½ teaspoons for a deeper, savory-sweet flavor.