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Cheesecake Brownies

Super fudgy brownies, topped with a layer of creamy cheesecake, these deliciously indulgent Cheesecake Brownies are easy to make in just two bowls.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE BROWNIE BASE
  • 3 ounces unsalted butter (¾ stick / 85g)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate (1.8oz / 50g)
  • ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar (5.3oz / 150g)
  • ¾ cup granulated white sugar (5.3oz / 150g)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (95g / 3.4oz) (notes)
  • ½ cup dutched process cocoa (1.8oz / 50g) (notes)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
FOR THE CHEESECAKE LAYER
  • 225 grams cream cheese, softened (8oz)
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar (1.8oz / 50g)
  • 1 large egg, room temp
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream, room temp (60ml)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line an 8 inch square tin with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, melt together the butter and chocolate either over a saucepan of simmering water or in the microwave (stirring well every 30 seconds).
  3. Let it cool slightly.
  4. Add both sugars, the eggs and the vanilla to the chocolate mix and whisk with a balloon whisk until well combined.
  5. Sift in the flour, cocoa and salt, then mix gently until just combined.
  6. Set aside 1/4 cup of the brownie mix and pour the rest into the prepared tin.
  7. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy (about 1 minute with an electric beater).
  8. Add the egg, sour cream and vanilla and beat until smooth.
  9. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter in the tin, and level out.
  10. Use a teaspoon to dot brown batter over the top of the cheesecake mix, then run a knife through to swirl it.
  11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with just a sticky crumb or two attached.

Notes

  • Flour & cocoa: if using cups, spoon ingredient into cups, then level with the back of a knife so you don't add too much.
  • Cocoa: You can use regular unsweetened cocoa too.

Nutrition Information

Serving 71g Calories 243kcal (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Serving 71g
Calories 243kcal 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.