Description
A delicious dessert combining rich brownies and creamy cheesecake, topped with warm caramel sauce and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Let it cool while you prepare the cheesecake layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled brownie layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set. Allow to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, combine the caramel sauce and heavy cream over low heat. Stir until smooth and warmed through.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the cooled cheesecake. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
Serve with an extra drizzle of caramel, whipped cream, or fresh berries. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, brownie, caramel, dessert, baking