Description
Brownie Cheesecake delivers pure chocolate-cream cheese bliss that makes your dessert dreams come true. Creamy layers melt together creating an indulgent treat sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Supporting Sweet Ingredients:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a precise 350F and generously coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Whisk together 1 cup flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, and 1 cup sugar in a medium mixing bowl until completely combined.
- Pour ½ cup melted butter and 2 large eggs into the dry ingredients, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the batter looks glossy and uniform.
- Transfer exactly half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer with a rubber spatula.
- Clean your mixing bowl, then blend 8 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
- Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture over the first brownie layer, gently spreading it to create a consistent surface.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining brownie batter across the cheesecake layer, then use a knife to create soft swirling patterns.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350F oven and bake for precisely 32-35 minutes until the center appears just set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature for about 90 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Ensure brownie batter is evenly spread to create a uniform base for the cheesecake layer.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth cheesecake texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond or coconut flour.
- Chill the dessert completely before cutting to get clean, crisp slices that showcase the beautiful layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 155 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg