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Brownie Cheesecake Recipe

Decadent Brownie Cheesecake Recipe for Chocolate Lovers

Indulge in this Brownie Cheesecake Recipe that perfectly blends fudgy brownies and creamy cheesecake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 3 ounces Unsweetened Chocolate Provides the rich chocolate base; substitute with cocoa powder if needed.
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the brownie layer.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature; binds the mixture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour Provides structure to the brownies.
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Helps achieve batter consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Adds extra chocolate flavor.
Cheesecake Topping
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened; forms the cheesecake layer.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cheesecake layer.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature; binds the cheesecake.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor depth.

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • double boiler
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and adjust the oven rack to the lower third position.
  2. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with foil and lightly grease the foil.
  3. In a double boiler, melt 3 ounces of unsweetened chocolate with 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
  4. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup of granulated sugar, then add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then fold in ½ cup of flour, ¼ teaspoon of baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  6. In another bowl, beat together 8 ounces of cream cheese with ¼ cup of sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth.
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and evenly spread the cheesecake mixture on top.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the reserved brownie batter over the cheesecake and swirl with a knife.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes, then cover with foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool completely in the pan for about 2 hours, then lift out and slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to maintain fudgy texture.

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