Caramel Brownie Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS

For the brownie layer

1 stick

unsalted butter, melted

1 cup

granulated sugar

1 cup

unsweetened natural cocoa powder

1/4 tsp

fine salt

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

large eggs

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour

For the cheesecake layer

24 oz

cream cheese, at room temperature

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

1/2 cup

light brown sugar

1/4 cup

heavy cream

large eggs, at room temperature

2 tsp

vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)

For the caramel

1/2 cup

salted caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade