Description
Indulge in the rich layers of brownie and cheesecake topped with velvety hot fudge for an unforgettable dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream or heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie base: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugars, salt, and baking powder. Add vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips if using. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake brownies for 20–25 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a stand mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one by one, followed by sour cream, vanilla, flour, and lemon zest if using.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled brownie base.
- Create a water bath by placing the springform pan in a larger baking pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake cheesecake for 55–65 minutes. Let cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the hot fudge by combining heavy cream, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Add vanilla and sea salt.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream, warm hot fudge, whipped cream, cherries, chocolate shavings, and toasted nuts if desired.
Notes
This cheesecake is best made at least a day in advance for optimal flavor. Avoid over-mixing the cheesecake batter to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: brownie cheesecake, hot fudge, dessert, cheesecake, chocolate dessert