5 tbsp
Unsalted, for richness
Packed brown sugar
¼ cup
Adds warmth and depth
Salt
Pinch
Balances sweetness
For the Cheesecake Filling:
Cream cheese, softened
3 (8 oz) blocks
Full-fat, room temperature
Packed brown sugar
1 cup
Not white sugar — brown adds caramel notes
Large eggs
3
One at a time — don’t overmix
Sour cream
¼ cup
Adds tang and creaminess
All-purpose flour
2 tbsp
Helps stabilize the filling
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