Brownie Cheesecake: The Perfect Fusion Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Brownie Cheesecake recipe! A decadent fusion of rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a creamy, tangy cheesecake layer, creating a perfect marriage of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Brownie Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup Butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cups Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Cheesecake Layer Ingredients:
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Sour cream (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch baking pan.
- Make the Brownie Base: Mix melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt. Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and salt until smooth.
- Layer and Bake: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Let the brownie cheesecake cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add chocolate chips or nuts to the brownie batter for extra texture.
- For a clean cut, chill the cheesecake before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Brownie Cheesecake, Dessert Recipe, Chocolate Cheesecake, Fudgy Brownie, Creamy Cheesecake
