Decadent Cheesecake with a Fudgy Brownie Base Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Decadent Cheesecake featuring a rich Fudgy Brownie Base. This luxurious treat combines the best of both worlds in one delightful bite.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Make the brownie layer: Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Spread into pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- Make the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream. Pour over brownie base.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until just set. Cool and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Optional toppings: Add chocolate ganache, whipped cream, or berries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 328mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 138mg
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