Brownie Cheesecake Recipe
Brownie Cheesecake Recipe is rich, fudgy and creamy all in one.
Ingredients
For the brownie layer:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 200 grams dark chocolate chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the cheesecake layer:
- 400 grams cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
Optional topping:
- ½ cup chocolate ganache or chocolate chips
- Fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 175°C or 350°F. Grease and line the springform pan with parchment paper.
Melt Butter and Chocolate
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and dark chocolate together. Stir until smooth.
Mix Brownie Batter
- Remove from heat. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix well until glossy. Fold in flour and salt gently.
Pour Brownie Layer
- Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
Prepare Cheesecake Layer
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until creamy.
Add Eggs and Flavor
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. Mix gently until smooth and lump-free.
Pour Cheesecake Over Brownie
- Carefully pour cheesecake batter over brownie layer. Spread evenly with spatula.
Bake the Cheesecake
- Bake for 40–45 minutes. The cheesecake should be set but slightly jiggly in the center.
Cool the Cake
- Turn off oven. Let the cake cool in the oven for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chill Before Serving
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. This helps layers set fully.
Add Toppings
- Drizzle chocolate ganache on top or sprinkle chocolate chips. Garnish with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth cheesecake layer.
- Do not overbake to keep brownie fudgy.
- Swirl some peanut butter into the cheesecake for extra flavor.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder in brownie for deeper chocolate taste.
- Use dark chocolate ganache for rich topping.
- Serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.