Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake: The Ultimate Indulgent Dessert
Indulge in the decadent fusion of rich chocolate brownies and creamy cheesecake with this Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake. This delightful dessert features a fudgy brownie base topped with a velvety cheesecake layer and finished with a drizzle of luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests with its irresistible combination of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Melt butter and granulated sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, then whisk in cocoa powder, eggs, and vanilla until combined. Gradually mix in flour until just incorporated. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake the brownie layer for about 20 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sour cream, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie layer. Tap to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for an additional 40-45 minutes until set in the center. Cool gradually in the oven with the door ajar for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg