Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of rich chocolate brownie and creamy cheesecake with these irresistibly delicious Brownie Cheesecake Bars. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 ounces (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
- Mix brownie layer: Whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Sift in cocoa powder and salt. Stir in vanilla extract and eggs. Gradually add flour. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Prepare cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Assemble: Preheat oven. Grease and flour an 8×8 inch pan. Pour brownie batter, top with cheesecake batter.
- Bake: Create swirls if desired. Bake until set.
- Cool and chill: Cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Cut into squares and dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
Notes
- You can customize these bars by adding nuts or caramel sauce on top.
- For a firmer cheesecake layer, bake a few minutes longer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Brownie Cheesecake Bars, Dessert Recipe, Chocolate Cheesecake, Sweet Treat
