Making Salted Caramel Cheesecake is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan.
3. Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool while preparing the filling.
4. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
5. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
6. Pour Filling: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
7. Bake the Cheesecake: Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour.
8. Cool: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. Make the Salted Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar. Stir constantly until it becomes a golden-brown liquid.
10. Add Butter and Cream: Carefully add the butter to the melted sugar, stirring until melted. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt.
11. Drizzle Caramel: Once the cheesecake has chilled, drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible cheesecake effortlessly.