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. // Mom On Timeout #cheesecake #brownies #recipe #dessert #desserts #baking #chocolate #recipes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesecake brownies
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 16
Calories 377kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout
Ingredients
Brownies
12ouncessemi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
6tablespoonsunsalted buttercut into small cubes
¾cupgranulated sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
3eggsroom temperature
¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder
⅓cupcornstarch
½teaspoonsalt
1cupmini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Layer
8ouncescream cheese softened
1/2cupgranulated sugar
1egg room temperature
½teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Lightly spray an 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper leaving an overhang for easy removal. Set aside.
Brownies
In a large bowl, combine chocolate chips and butter. Melt in 30-second increments, on high heat in the microwave, stirring in between.
Stir in sugar and vanilla until completely combined.
¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add eggs one a time, stirring in between until combined.
3 eggs
In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅓ cup cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt
Add dry mixture to wet mixture and stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. This will take one or two minutes.
Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pour two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Set aside.
Cheesecake Layer
Using a stand mixer or hand held mixer, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
8 ounces cream cheese softened
Add in the sugar and beat until combined.
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
1 egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Spoon the cheesecake filling over the top of the brownie batter and carefully spread into a thin layer with an offset spatula.
Drizzle or spoon the remaining brownie batter over the top.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. (Watch the brownies closely after 30 minutes. Don't rely on the time so much as the inserted toothpick.)
Let cool completely in pan. Use the parchment paper overhang to pull the brownies out and cut into squares.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Notes
Using a box mix? No problem. Just prepare the brownie batter as directed on the box and proceed with the recipe starting with the cheesecake layer and bake as directed.