Description
A rich and indulgent cheesecake with a fudgy brownie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and caramel drizzle topped with chocolate chips and brownie chunks.
Ingredients
1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped brownies or chocolate chunks
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Prepare brownie mix as directed on the box. Spread into pan and bake for 20 minutes until set but soft in the center. Cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
5. Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream until combined.
6. Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled brownie crust.
7. Bake 50–60 minutes until the center is set and edges lightly browned.
8. Turn off oven, crack the door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
10. Spread caramel sauce on top, sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped brownies before serving.
Notes
Best made a day ahead for the flavors to set.
Use homemade caramel sauce for a richer taste.
Freeze without caramel topping for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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