Cheesecake Brownies
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 7 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 27 mins
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Servings
12 servings
Cheesecake Brownies
Description
The brownie portion is made by creaming unsalted butter with granulated and light brown sugars, then incorporating eggs and vanilla before folding in a mix of flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Baking until the brownie center is mostly set ensures a moist, chewy texture.
The cheesecake layer is prepared by mixing cream cheese with sugar, then beating in eggs and vanilla until fully integrated. This batter is poured evenly over the cooled brownie base and baked until just set, creating a soft but stable cheesecake topping.
The final product delivers a dense chocolate brownie contrasted with a rich, silky cheesecake top that holds together when sliced into bars suitable for serving as a dessert or snack. Use of room temperature ingredients and careful mixing contributes to the smooth textures of both layers.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
- 6 tablespoons butter room temperature, unsalted, Challenge brand
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 egg room temperature, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened, 2 tablespoons
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 3 cream cheese Challenge brand, 8-ounce packages, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg room temperature, large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
Instructions
For the Brownie Base:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 9x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into creamed mixture by hand and mix until well blended.
- Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until the center of the brownies are mostly set. Allow brownies to cool on a cooling rack while preparing the cheesecake layer.
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla and mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour cheesecake batter evenly over the brownie base.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the cheesecake is almost set. They edges should appear to be completely set, but the center should have a slight jiggle to it.
- Cool to room temperature then refrigerate for 4-5 hours. Cut into bars and serve with fresh berries.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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