Description
Cheesecake brownies are the ultimate dessert fusion, combining the rich, chocolatey goodness of brownies with the creamy texture of cheesecake. Perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to cozy nights in—these decadent brownies will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful contrast between the fudgy brownie base and the smooth cheesecake topping. Plus, this recipe is straightforward enough for novice bakers, making it accessible for everyone. Customize your creation with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts to make it uniquely yours. Serve them warm for a gooey delight or chilled for a firmer texture; either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon coffee
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Melt butter and 1 cup chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Mix in cocoa powder, sugars, eggs, coffee, and vanilla until combined.
- Add flour and salt; mix until just combined. Reserve ½ cup of batter.
- Pour remaining batter into the pan and bake for 20-30 minutes based on desired texture.
- While baking, blend cream cheese, sugar, and salt until smooth. Add eggs one at a time; mix in vanilla.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie base without cooling.
- Swirl reserved brownie batter into cheesecake layer using a skewer.
- Bake an additional 30 minutes at reduced temperature (325°F) until set around edges.
- Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
