Caramel Swirl Cheesecake
Caramel Swirl Cheesecake is a decadent dessert featuring a creamy, baked cheese custard base with a rich, buttery caramel ribbon swirled throughout. It typically rests on a graham cracker or cookie crust and is topped with additional caramel sauce. While cheesecake has European origins, this particular variation is a popular American creation, often found in diners and bakeries.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is very high in fat and calories, with a single slice providing a significant portion of daily recommended values, often ranging from 400 to 600 calories. Its primary nutrients are saturated fat from the cream cheese and sugar from the caramel and crust, with minimal protein or fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 IU |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Selenium | 4 mcg |
| Cholesterol | 85 mg |
Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'swirl' technique is a hallmark of modern cheesecake artistry, transforming a simple topping into an integrated, marbled design. Nutritionally, it exemplifies the concept of a 'sometimes food,' where the enjoyment of a rich, calorie-dense treat is balanced by its infrequent consumption.
