Description
A decadent dessert that combines rich brownies and creamy cheesecake, topped with chocolate and caramel for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream or whipped topping
- Maraschino cherries
- Optional: chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt just until combined. Pour this brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until it’s set but still slightly soft in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy in a large bowl. Add sugar and beat until fully combined.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time at low speed. Then add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Carefully pour the cheesecake batter over the brownie layer. If using a water bath, place the springform pan into a larger baking pan and add hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle chocolate and caramel sauce over the top, pipe or spread whipped cream, and garnish with cherries and any optional toppings.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: brownie cheesecake, sundae cheesecake, dessert, easy cheesecake