Cheesecake Brownies

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Just two words for you: Cheesecake. Brownies. I’ve got the easy recipe below because you absolutely need these in your life right now!

Cheesecake Brownies

Course Dessert
Servings 16

Ingredients

**Brownie Goodness:**

  • 4 oz dark chocolate 60-70% cocoa
  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter 1.25 sticks
  • 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp instant coffee mixed with 1 tsp hot water
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup
  • 3/4 tsp salt

**Cheesecake Magic:**

  • 8 oz cream cheese 1 block
  • 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

**Ganache Bliss:**

  • 5 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • White chocolate optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 340°F and line a 9×9-inch pan.
  • For the cheesecake, whisk together cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, salt, cream, and cornstarch until creamy. Set aside.
  • For the brownies, melt dark chocolate and butter in the microwave. Whisk eggs and sugar until light, then add the melted chocolate, coffee mix, and dry ingredients. Gently fold together.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the pan. Carefully add the cheesecake batter on top for a lovely layered effect.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly wobbly. Let it cool at room temperature, then chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours.
  • Top it off with warm ganache, chill for another 15 minutes, and voila!
  • Serve chilled and enjoy the deliciousness!

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