Description
A stunning dessert that combines rich brownie goodness with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar (for cheesecake)
- 2 large eggs (for cheesecake)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, stirring in vanilla extract until combined.
- Fold in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Spread the brownie mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add eggs for the cheesecake, mixing on low speed.
- Fold in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until cheesecake is set in the center.
- Let cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, stir until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over the chilled cheesecake and garnish as desired.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: brownie, cheesecake, dessert, baking, celebration