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Frozen Cheesecake Brownies

Frozen Cheesecake Brownies have a layer of frozen cheesecake in the middle of this easy brownie recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12 brownies
Calories: 498 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Brownies
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan, and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate chips in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar together until smooth.
  4. Mix in 1 egg, 2 tablespoons flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Set aside. 
  5. In a separate large bowl, mix the remaining 1 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 3 eggs together until smooth and well-combined.
  6. Add vanilla and chocolate mixture, and mix until well-combined.
  7. Stir in remaining 1 cup flour and salt until combined.
  8. Spread 3/4 of brownie mixture into prepared pan. 
  9. Pour the cream cheese mixture over brownie layer, and spread evenly. 
  10. Top with remaining brownie batter, and gently spread to cover cream cheese mixture.
  11. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick comes out with just fudgy crumbs.
  12. Cool on a wire rack for until the brownies are at room temperature.
  13. Freeze for at least 45 minutes.
  14. Let the brownies sit for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Butter: I use salted butter.
  • Bittersweet chocolate chips: Feel free to use semisweet chocolate chips if you can't find bittersweet (dark) chocolate chips. The brownies will just be a tad sweeter.
  • Brown sugar: Light or dark brown sugar will work. I use light brown sugar.
  • All-purpose flour: Be sure to properly measure the flour by either weighing it (find the measurements by clicking on "metric") or by sifting/stirring it to break it up. Lightly spoon into a measuring cup and level.
  • Cover and store any leftover brownies in the freezer. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 498kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 297mg (12%) Potassium 316mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 525IU (11%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 156mg (16%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 498

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 498kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 297mg 12%
Potassium 316mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 525IU 11%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 156mg 16%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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