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Cheesecake Brownies

A decadent combination of rich chocolate brownies topped with creamy cheesecake, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter cubed (227g)
  • 1⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chips divided (240g)
  • ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (220g)
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 yolk egg yolk room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon brewed coffee
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon hot water plus more if needed

Cheesecake Topping

  • 2 8-ounce blocks cream cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pan and line with parchment.
  • Melt butter and 1 cup chocolate chips, then whisk in cocoa, sugars, eggs, coffee, and vanilla.
  • Mix in flour and salt, reserve ½ cup batter, then fold remaining chocolate chips into the batter and spread in pan.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes. Stir hot water into reserved batter to loosen it.
  • Make cheesecake topping by beating cream cheese, sugar, salt, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over baked brownie base.
  • Dollop reserved brownie batter over the cheesecake and swirl. Bake for an additional 10-20 minutes, then cool and refrigerate before serving.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSodium: 150mg
Keyword brownies, cheesecake, chocolate
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