Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of rich fudgy brownie and creamy cheesecake with this irresistible Fudgy Brownie Bottom Cheesecake recipe.
Ingredients
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Brownie Base:
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ganache Topping:
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Prepare the Brownie Base: Melt butter, mix with sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and vanilla. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Pour over the cooled brownie base.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Bake at 325°F for 45–50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Let it rest in the oven for 1 hour.
- Chill and Add Ganache: Cool completely, then chill for at least 4 hours. Make ganache by heating cream, pouring over chocolate chips, and spreading over the cheesecake. Serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg