Description
These Cheesecake Brownies are a mouth watering combination of two dessert favorites. Extra fudgy brownies topped with a creamy cheesecake layer makes for an extra impressive dessert that no will be able to resist.
Ingredients
Brownies
12 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small cubes
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs room temperature
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Layer
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg room temperature
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly spray an 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper leaving an overhang for easy removal.
3. Combine chocolate chips and butter. Melt in 30-second increments until smooth.
4. Stir in sugar and vanilla.
5. Add eggs one at a time.
6. Whisk cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Add to wet mixture and stir vigorously.
7. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
8. Spread two-thirds of batter in pan.
9. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, then egg and vanilla.
10. Spread cheesecake layer on top.
11. Drizzle remaining brownie batter and swirl.
12. Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
13. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Using a box mix? Prepare brownie batter as directed and continue with the cheesecake layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 377