Decadent Brownie Cheesecake Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Experience the best of both worlds with this Brownie Cheesecake - a perfect marriage of fudgy chocolate brownie and creamy vanilla cheesecake. This indulgent dessert features a rich brownie base topped with silky-smooth cheesecake and elegant chocolate drizzle.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1 35

Total Time 2 5

Servings: 14 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 485

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Brownie Layer

1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cheesecake Layer

24 oz cream cheese softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup sour cream

Equipment

9-inch springform pan
Large roasting pan for water bath
Electric mixer (stand or hand)
Parchment paper
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Mixing bowls
Rubber spatula

Method

Prep:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and wrap outside with foil.

Brownie Base:

Melt butter, mix with sugar
Beat in eggs and vanilla
Fold in dry ingredients and chocolate chips
Pour into pan, bake 25 minutes

Cheesecake Layer:

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth
Add eggs one at a time
Mix in vanilla, heavy cream, and sour cream
Pour over brownie layer

Bake:

Place in water bath
Bake 60-70 minutes until center is slightly jiggly
Cool in oven 1 hour with door cracked

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 1050IUCalcium: 85mgIron: 2mg

Notes

All ingredients should be room temperature
Don't overmix cheesecake batter
Store in refrigerator up to 5 days
Can freeze up to 3 months

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