Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie Cheesecake
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Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie Cheesecake
Description
The Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie Cheesecake begins with a brownie base baked in a springform pan following box instructions, including walnuts. Once cooled, a cream cheese-based cheesecake layer is prepared by whipping cream cheese with sugar, eggs added one at a time, and vanilla for flavor. This cheesecake mixture is poured over the cooled brownie base and baked until just set in the center, ensuring a creamy texture without overbaking.
After baking, the cheesecake cools to room temperature, then chills overnight to firm up. The chocolate ganache topping is made by combining semi-sweet chocolate chips with heavy cream, heated gently until smooth and poured over the chilled cheesecake, then returned to the refrigerator to set. Whipped cream is prepared by whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla. The topping is piped onto the ganache layer and garnished with chopped peanuts for texture and nutty flavor.
This dessert offers layered textures from fudgy brownie bottom to creamy cheesecake and silky ganache, finished with fluffy whipped cream and crunchy nuts. It suits those who enjoy rich, chocolate-forward desserts with creamy elements. The recipe relies on convenience from a brownie mix while enhancing with homemade cheesecake and toppings.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix use ingredients for package directions, with walnuts
- 24 ounces cream cheese (3 8-oz packages)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Ganache Ingredients
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Whipped Cream Topping Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup peanut chopped
- piping bag with star tip
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray the 9" springform pan with baking spray and set aside.
- Follow the directions based on the box of the brownie mix and bake into the oven for 30-40 minutes.
- Once baked, set aside to cool.
- In a standing mixer, combine the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 egg, mix until fully combined before the next egg.
- Mix in the vanilla.
- Pour cheesecake over the brownie and bake into the oven for 1 hour or until almost set in the middle.
- Once baked, place onto a wire rack to let cool to room temperature
- Once cooled, place into the fridge overnight
Ganache Directions
- Combine the chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream and place into the microwave for 45 seconds.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the cooled cheesecake and place back into the fridge for one hour.
Topping Directions
- In a standing mixer, combine the heavy whipping cream, powder sugar, and vanilla and mix on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
- Scoop whipped cream into the pipping bag and pipe around the edge of the cheesecake.
- Sprinkle peanuts onto the top of the whipped cream.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8 | |
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 366IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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