Description
Decadent Brownie Cheesecake Cups layer fudgy chocolate brownies with silky cream cheese filling, creating perfectly portioned desserts. These irresistible individual treats combine two beloved desserts in one easy-to-make recipe that’s perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For Brownie Base:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For Cheesecake Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sour cream
For Topping:
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Remove cream cheese from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and 1 cup sugar until combined.
4. Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla to butter mixture, beating until smooth and glossy.
5. Sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder in separate bowl.
6. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until no streaks remain. Let rest 5 minutes.
7. Divide brownie batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about halfway.
8. In mixer bowl, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
9. Add 1/4 cup sugar to cream cheese and beat until light and creamy.
10. Mix in egg, vanilla, and sour cream until just combined and smooth.
11. Spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie batter, filling cups to 3/4 full.
12. Gently swirl layers with toothpick for marbled effect if desired.
13. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over tops.
14. Bake 20-25 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle slightly.
15. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
16. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
17. Garnish with chocolate shavings and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Bring cream cheese to room temperature for 45-60 minutes to ensure smooth, lump-free filling.
Don’t overbake—centers should jiggle slightly when done. They firm up during cooling.
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze individually wrapped cups for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and real butter—no substitutions.
These taste even better the next day as flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 22
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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