Description
A delicious combination of rich, fudgy brownies and smooth, creamy cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Butter (melted for the brownie base)
- 1 1/4 cups Granulated sugar (for both the brownie and cheesecake layers)
- 3/4 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened for the brownie base)
- 1 tsp Baking powder (for the brownie base)
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour (for the brownie base)
- 3 large Eggs (for both the brownie and cheesecake layers)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract (for the cheesecake layer)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened for the cheesecake layer)
- 1/2 cup Sour cream (optional for added richness to cheesecake)
- 1 tsp Salt (for both layers to balance the sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and eggs until well combined.
- Stir in the flour and baking powder until the batter is smooth, with no lumps remaining.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake the brownie base for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While the brownie base cools, prepare the cheesecake layer. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Once the brownie layer has cooled slightly, gently pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 35–40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let the brownie cheesecake cool to room temperature before refrigerating it for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Serve chilled, and enjoy your delicious brownie cheesecake!
Notes
For best results, allow the brownie base to cool before adding the cheesecake layer. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg