Description
Brownie Cheesecake brings together two legendary desserts in a single, irresistible slice that’ll make your taste buds dance with pure joy. Rich chocolate brownie layers mingle with creamy cheesecake, creating a dessert that’s guaranteed to be the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Butter
- 3 large Eggs
- ¾ cup Cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- ½ cup Sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Grab a mixing bowl and whisk 1 cup melted butter with 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Sift ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt into the butter mixture, stirring until no dry clumps remain.
- Crack 3 large eggs into the batter one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a rich, glossy texture.
- Fold 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour into the brownie base mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and spread the brownie base evenly across the bottom, creating a smooth surface.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add 3 large eggs to the cream cheese mixture one at a time, mixing completely after each egg.
- Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and ½ cup sour cream, blending until the cheesecake layer becomes silky and uniform.
- Carefully pour the cheesecake layer over the brownie base, using a spatula to spread it evenly to the edges.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and place the pan in the center rack.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, checking that the center is set but still slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature for 2 hours before refrigerating.
- Chill for an additional 2 hours, then slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure brownie base is completely cooled before adding cheesecake layer to prevent uneven baking.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for a smoother, lump-free cheesecake texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- Create a water bath by placing the baking dish in a larger pan with hot water to prevent cracking and ensure even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 12
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg